"Alright, I'm off now. Let me know if you find out," Melody perked up.

After Melody left, I returned to cleaning the lab instruments.

I was already a few minutes late when I finished. When I was ready to leave, I saw Gabriel waiting outside the door.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

Gabriel smiled. "I need a favor."

I arched my eyebrows. "What's the issue?"

I had expected Gabriel to observe some decorum even after returning to the country, but now he wanted me to do him a favor.

Gabriel took a deep breath, looking a bit exasperated. "My mother just asked me on a blind date now that I'm home....