I pulled out my phone to call us a ride. But before I could, Celine emerged from the building looking exhausted. I palmed my phone and turned to face her.

"Let’s just go to my place, okay?" I said gently. "You don't need to be alone right now."

Celine nodded wearily, looking so downtrodden. “Thank you...I owe you one, for real."

"Don't even worry about that," I waved it off. "Just focus on taking care of yourself right now, okay?"

I called a ride and we waited outside until it arrived. The short drive to my house was silent. When we arrived, I led her inside and up to my...