FRED'S COMPANY

12 PM

After hours of fun at the park, Dean drove them both to the company. The plan had been to spend the whole day together, but Bethany insisted on returning early. Three hours at the park felt like an eternity.  

Once parked, Jason quickly opened the car door, still wrapped in Bethany’s coat, and flung himself out.

“Oh my God! Jason, wait up!” Bethany exclaimed, getting down from the car.

She turned to Dean, who was giving her a warm smile.

“Thank you so much. Bye!” she said, hesitantly blowing him a kiss.

Dean pretended to catch the kiss, placing it on his chest dramatically, and waved...