#16: An Uneasy Reunion
When Ben walked through the door, Jamie felt a wave of relief—but it was mixed with unease. They’d been close friends for years, yet something in Ben’s manner felt different, almost guarded. Was it just Jamie’s paranoia, or was Ben keeping something from him too?
They shared a couple of drinks, but the conversation didn’t flow like it used to. Jamie avoided voicing his darkest fears, not yet ready to confront them. Instead, he tested the waters, casually asking if Ben had seen Stacy recently, hoping for even the smallest clue.