"Yeah, now. Hanging up, Santiago raced his car to Raeleigh's house. Upon arrival, he got out of the car and went in to find Cynthia, who had yet to change her clothes."

"Get changed and let's go, Santiago said decisively. Cynthia chewed on it for a moment before she turned to take her coat and went out with Santiago. While she was in the car, she said, ""I don't think it's the right time for us to hang out."""

"There is nothing right or wrong about it. Look, you've been busy for a week, and you owe this timeout to yourself. Santiago cracked a smile. At first, Cynthia wanted to...