Page 64 of Close Knit

“See you around, Rosie,” he says.

We laugh off her interruption, and the tension dissolves. But as we head out into the night, I sense that whatever Cameronwas about to say, whatever comes next—I’m ready for it. More than ready.

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Venue Booking Inquiry for a Knitting Retreat

Hi Rosie,

Hope you are well! It was so lovely meeting you yesterday with Cameron. I wanted to inquire about renting out Petal & Plate for a knitting retreat I’m hosting. The retreat is intended to bring awareness to mental health through the cozy act of knitting.

I’d love to book the venue for March 6th and 7th of next year. It will be the five-year anniversary of my knitting channel, @wooly.duck. I’m expecting about 50 guests, along with a few volunteers and speakers. Please let me know if you have an event brochure and if you’re able to answer a few of the questions below!

Could you provide information on the rental rates for a full-space buyout? The retreat will require breakout rooms for small group activities. Is there a specific catering menu? Do you have any AV equipment and Wi-Fi available?

Could you please outline the payment terms, including any deposit requirements and cancellation policies?

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Knit Regards,

Daphne Quinn

@wooly.duck

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Re: Venue Booking Inquiry for a Knitting Retreat

Hi Daphne,

Pleasure meeting you with Cam! Send him my love. He’s lucky to have someone looking out for him.

Would be delighted to host your event. Please find attached our rental brochure, which should answer all your questions. Feel free to stop by, or you can email me here if you need more information.

Best,

Rosie

Owner, Petal & Plate

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I staggerup to my apartment after practice, exhausted. My nightmares have been relentless. I’m haunted by the same recurring dream of running on a pitch, paparazzi screaming, and spiked balls raining down on me.

Each time I hang out with Daphne, it feels like a break for my frayed nerves. But when I’m not with her, the unease creeps back in. Twice this week I’ve watched her livestream, Daphne’s voice lulling me into sleep. She joked about me being her biggest fan, and honestly, she’s not wrong.

I linger in the hallway in front of her door but stop myself from knocking. I don’t want to burden her with another unscripted adventure or the weight that’s crushing me.

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