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“I still don’t know how it happened, but they’re location-scouting here soon, so it’s really happening,” Bryce explained once they all had their food. “They’ve got me blogging every week about Sophie and me and the progress for the movie to keep people interested. It’s going to be a low-budget deal compared to Hollywood blockbusters, but they think they can get it on Hulu or Netflix. If not, they’ll put it on that queer streaming network, which is still pretty cool to me considering I met the love of my life, and they want to turn that into a movie.”

Sophie smiled as Bryce spoke, and even Jill smiled as they continued to talk about how the movie would be filming later that year because the production company not only lost a moviethey were planning on filming during that window, so they had space, but they also wanted to capitalize on the viral nature of Bryce’s blog and her meeting Sophie. Caroline just listened in and didn’t say much because Bryce was talking a mile a minute, but when they were done with their food and had paid, Caroline tapped Enid on the thigh.

“Hey, do we have to get a drink after this? I’m kind of ready to go home,” she said.

Enid just nodded and announced to the group, “We’re going to head out.”

“You’re supposed to help me get laid,” Jill reminded, but then her eyes widened, and she looked around Enid at Caroline. “That came out wrong.”

“She told me. It’s fine,” Caroline said, laughing a little. “I’m just not feeling well, so can she maybe be excused tonight?”

“Yeah, sure,” Jill said. “Feel better, okay?”

“Thanks,” Caroline replied.

Minutes later, they were on the street, with Enid not holding her hand this time. It felt weird almost. They’d held hands everywhere they’d walked since they’d started dating.

“So, you’re really not feeling well?” Enid asked.

“Iwasfeeling fine, but I saw something on your face that had me worried. You were extra quiet with your friends tonight and haven’t really looked me in the eye the whole time, either.”

“Care…”

“Enid, just tell me. Whatever it is, I can handle it.” She stopped walking at the end of the street and stood on the corner that, thankfully, wasn’t busy. “Are you dumping me or something?”

“What? No,” Enid replied, moving closer to her. “Why would you think that?”

“You’re acting weird. What am Isupposedto think?”

“I didn’t expect Jill to just blurt that job thing out.”

“Why is that a problem if it’s just a few more hours a week? Did you think I’d be upset that you had to work a little more?”

“No, it’s not that.” Enid sighed. “I got a call about a job today. That’s why you saw my face freaking out in there.”

“A job offer?”

“Someone I worked with in Tallahassee called me right after I said goodbye to you this morning. She has a job for me. Well, I have to interview, but she called me personally to tell me about it, and I’ll be moved to the front of the line because I used to work with her.”

“Enid, that’s great news,” Caroline said. “Why do you look like it’s bad news to get a job offer?”

“It’s not an offer, technically. It’s just an interview. But I read the job description, and I think given that Sylvie knows me and has seen me do a job that’s about the same before, I’ll probably get it.”

“Again… Why is that bad?”

“Because it’s in Jacksonville, Care,” Enid replied.

“Jacksonville, as in Florida?”

Enid nodded.

“After you finish school, right?”

Enid shook her head.

“Now?”

Enid nodded again.

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