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Myapps was a Korean (of course) pediatric surgeon, who interned with my dad in Charleston

“I haven’t seen you in… a year?” Henry is very nice, very polite Too bad his ears make me wonder if he can fly

“You look a” He smiles and touches my elbow “How’s your mom?”

“Great—she’s doing really great Still working at the church…” I try to step out of his reach, but the booth blockslunch with her to in Charleston?”

“For now” He nods, pointing to my hand “Can I buy you a drink?”

“I’ve got her covered” Reoes around my waist

“Oh, hey” I don’t knohy I suddenly feel nervous “Henry Pak, this is Reton Key”

I motion between them, but neither makes a move to shake hands

Okay

“Henry’s a pediatric surgeon in Charleston”

Henry adopts a proprietary tone “We dated a few times last year”

“Just like… one or two tie this Thankfully, I’ht at the Red Cat

Glancing up, I see his jaw is clenched The guys are staring each other down, and I consider waving a white napkin between them Instead, I speak close to his ear

“Re ‘The Gambler’ for me?”

It breaks the staring , but he kisses ht back”