-MILA-We were thirty minutes into the dinner and I was beginning to feel uncomfortable with the tension between Lobo and Lowell.Candace, however, seemed oblivious to it. She was smiling and chatting away as if everything was fine and normal."So, Mila, Lowell tells me that you're getting ready for your first shift?"I nodded, "That's correct.""I was born into this, but my first shift still terrified the living crap out of me, so I can imagine how scary it must be for you.""Fear of the unknown, I guess. Part of me wishes it didn't need to happen, while the other part wishes it would hurry up so I can get it over and done with.""Well," she took a sip of her wine, "If you need a friend to chat with or any advice, I'm a call away. You're one of us now, and we all need to stick together. Especially in these times.""Thanks, Candace, I'll keep that in mind." It felt strange to sit here and talk with the woman Lowell had cheated with. A part of me wondered if she was only being nice due
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