“Please…” I pause, closing my eyes briefly as I gather myself. “Please tell me that you didn’t plan this entire party just to get me here to talk to that podcaster.” “I don’t know why you’re asking. It’s pretty obvious that’s exactly what I did.” “Oh my god.” I drop into a chair and put a hand on my forehead. “Why would … what in … Why?” She stands, adjusting the bun that’s wobbling on the top of her head. She walks over to the table and pulls the food out of the bag. “Have you seen him?”
