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I pulled my jacket firm around me as I strode along the dark alleyways towards Dreams. The night was bustling and the atmosphere chilly – perfect for dancing and karaoke. I felt a stab of guilt about what I wanted to do; meet up with Sky while Max was in town. After our altercation over the phone two days ago, he’d ignored me afterward even after I tried reaching out to apologize. I only got to know that he was back in town through his Instagram.

Cora had found a babysitter for Finn online at the last minute. The middle-aged lady who insisted we call her Ma had two grandchildren of her own and lived just a few blocks away so she was able to arrive in record time before Terry arrived to take Cora. Finn had hit it off with Ma’s grandkids and I had a feeling this wouldn’t be the last time I’d be needing her services.

Tipping the hulking bouncer at the entrance, I took a deep breath and braced myself up before taking a step into the building. Sky had refused to send me his picture for eas