Wanna check out his house?”He nodded, acquiescing to my words, before saying, “While we are here, let’s just pick up some beer. Maybe that will ...heer him up.”I mumbled, “Sure”, thinking that nothing would cheer him up much after his migration to the afterlife. But I had to make a show of it, of course, and so promptly followed him into the bar, thinking about buying my own favourite brew, since Scarlet Emperor wouldn’t be consuming it anyway.The bar was crowded, as usual, meaning we had to. Brad still gives me lingering looks whenever it is just me and him alone. I have not been returning them but once or twice Theo has seen him staring at me but as far as I know hasn't said anything to him about it. I am still messaging Tommy, I always smile when I see I have gotten a text from him, he seems sweet and keen so I am going to meet up with him soon and see how things go. Lockie is still pissed at me, I have not heard from him since the drunken conversation a week ago. I have left him. Gianni drove up to the Johnson’s home and helped Kara from the car. He walked her to the door, and was hoping to get invited in, but she was tired and needed to think. So he kissed her good night and went back to his apartment. At his apartment, Gianni was alone and had time to think. Was he really in love with this girl, or was he in love with the idea of being in love? If she hadn’t gotten pregnant, would they be together? He was expected to marry her in six weeks, was he really ready for. . I think I could be here... if you really need me to."Mitch's smile grew big and that melting feeling returned. Something in his eyes almost looked plotting. "Great. You're a lifesaver!" Lowering his voice, he added "And don't tell Cacie." At that moment, she returned from the back and grabbed him from behind."Ready to go, sweetheart?" she asked Mitch. We hung up our aprons and walked out together. "Goodnight, Kendal!" Cacie called to me as I started walking home. I lived less than a mile from.