As they approached Cadence’s neighborhood, Aaron turned to Elliott and said, “I don’t think you can just walk in there. That’ll be a little too much all at once.”

“Right,” Elliott nodded. “Why don’t you let me out here, and I’ll disappear for a while. You can just let me know when you’re ready for me to make my grand entrance.”

“How are we going to do that if you don’t have an IAC?” Cadence asked as Aaron stopped the car and Elliott opened his door.

“I have my ways,” he replied with a wink, and then he was gone.

“Has he gotten faster now that he’s back from the...