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Story: Pick-Up

47 | Vow of Celibacy FATHER ETHAN

TO-DO

Call with corporate.

Dr. Feldberg: 144 W. 86th Street, 1A—9:00 a.m.

Move on.

Move on.

I see Sasha at drop-off, but I disappear before she can spot me.

I have stuff to do. Kaitlin to help (whether she likes it or not). Adjustments to make. Come-to-Jesus moments to accept. I’m watching Ruby like a hawk to make sure she’s fairing okay. Corporate is poised to make a decision about our jobs.

But I still have to actively try not to think about Sasha. She’s told me where she stands, and I can’t blame her. Now, I just need to accept defeat.