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PCoop: Any relationship can be meaningful. You seem to be offering just sex and fun. I don’t judge. My parents are a throuple, and they’ve been in a loving relationship for almost thirty years.
FinnG: So, what do you want to do to make this work?
PCoop: Are you always this cold?
FinnG: No, I’m warm with my family.
PCoop: So you have a family, but you want to have sex with two other people. If there aren’t feelings involved, I’m not even going to contemplate this… what is this?
FinnG: Listen, I just want a date and to have fun. If you want feelings, I’m not your guy. You’re right. Let’s keep this professional.
ChapterSixty-Two
May 14th,6:12 p.m. EST
Finn: I’ll be working from Heartwood Lake.
Derek: Is there something happening? Do you need me there?
Finn: I need a long break from the city.
Finn: How’s your boss?
Derek: Why do you ask?
Finn: It’s weird that she keeps playing in the streets. Someone should be watching her.
Derek: She can take care of herself.
Finn: Sure, but when she’s on the news, don’t come crying to me.
Derek: I’ll keep an eye on her. But why all the sudden interest?
Finn: She’s famous. Someone might recognize her.
Derek: There aren’t groupies for musicians like that here.
Finn: And you believe that shit? There are crazies all over the place.
Derek: Speaking of crazy, why are you leaving again?
Finn: As I said, I’m done with the city. Are you still shipping off to Malaysia for training?
Derek: I am. How long will you stay in Heartwood Lake?
Finn: Who knows, but you’ll still hear from me.
Derek: Call if you need anything.
Finn: Same.
November 12th,11:57 p.m. EST
Derek: You’ve been there for six months. Are you coming back?
Finn: No, I’m doing fine here, living a comfortable life with cows, chickens, and the town.
Derek: How’s the WITSEC program working?
