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Ryan groans in so large and unrestrained It’s the first ti so relaxed, and I have to admit, he wears it well “I’m so, so sorry I truly understand your pain”

I laugh, and the timer on the front of the oven sounds with its decree that the loaf has

I grab a mitt from the drawer beside the stove and take it out, and then I start the task of cutting it up and plating it while Ryan shuts the appliance down and refills lass of wine

I understand exactly zip about cooking fancy h dinner parties into my mother, it’s all about the presentation

“How long do you think you’re going to stay with your lance over lass

“Honestly, I’h and s on each plate “Another feeeks, I guess? I want to make sure she can handle it all on her own before I escape back to h “What about you?”

“I’ to work remote and stay with my dad until I’m confident he can handle shit on his own”

“Where do you live exactly?”

“New York,” he answers “You?”

“Colorado”

“And what about work for you?” he asks “How are youit in Florida?”

“I’ain “I own a ski shop in Vail that revolves around giving lessons and selling equipht now, ”

His responding smile makes me tilt my head to the side

“What?” I question “What’s that look for?”

“It just ht white teeth cutting playfully into his lip “Your job Living in Vail It , “In a good way”

I shake ood way Sure

“Do you like to ski?”