I smile, feeling both rigid and fragile, and then I nod. “Yeah, I’m sure we all just need to adjust. Anyway, I just wanted to, uh, introduce myself. And say hi. I should . . . you know. Get back to my place.” “For sure!” she says, hoping down from the desk. “Thank you so much for the treats! Let me know if you need anything or if Ben’s a dick again. I’ll kick his ass.” And then the strange woman pulls me in for a tight hug before l leave and head back to my bakery, still confused.
