We all settled into my apartment, the tension in the room almost tangible. After I offered snacks and beverage, Penny wasted no time in getting down to business. "Here's what I'm thinking. Timothy, you need to address the rumors head-on. Go out there and admit that you weren't ready to settle down.
He started to smile, poking my knee with his finger. “Are you saying hockey isn’t wholesome?” Aria noticed the gesture and her eyes met mine as she smirked. I felt my cheeks begin to heat up and I shifted away from Timothy’s touch with a grunt. “Do you know how many people lose their teeth in hocke
With the dog wash fundraiser gaining momentum, my determination to make it a success was stronger than ever. The next morning, I dialed Penny's number and anxiously waited for her to pick up. When her voice finally came through the line, I wasted no time. "Penny, I need your help with something."
One by one, we visited local coffee shops, community centers, and bulletin boards, carefully affixing the fliers to catch the eye of passersby. Timothy drew his own form of attention, pulling in dedicated fans who had lucked out with finding him in the streets. As I affixed a flier to a library bul
That morning, Aria and I bustled around the apartment, making final preparations for the dog wash fundraiser. After a week of planning, the number of likes on Aria’s posts hinted at there being a massive turn out. "Okay, Aria, do we have enough shampoo and towels?" I called out from the kitchen. A
As I continued to towel off the bulldog, I couldn't help but eavesdrop on their conversation. Penny was a seasoned reporter, but I was curious about what she’d ask. Penny's gaze was focused and sincere as she leaned in slightly, notepad in hand. "I wanted to talk to you about the fundraiser, Timoth
We waited with bated breath as Penny skidded to a stop beside the benches. She leaned over and put her hands on her knees as she panted. “Breathe, Penny!” I said, moving toward her. I offered my arm for Penny to rest on as I carried her to the seat. Penny plopped down and gasped. "Timothy just sco
We sat down at the dining table, savoring each bite. Aria was stills scrolling through, grinning and liking the occasional comment. I suspected that those photos would attract quite the following on her end. I took one more sip of the chunky stew before slipping my spoon back in the bowl. I reached