Chapter 50

Francis stayed at the Grahams’ house for a few nights each week, more if he thought it was needed. The rest he’d spend with Mark or at Padraig and Kaos’s place.

Mark had also had some almost-real-therapy sessions with Evy. That was where he got the idea that turned out being a bit of a catalyst for him and Francis.

“You know they’re putting together Kaos’s shop on Saturday, right?” Evy asked on Thursday when they sat at the diner having lunch.

“Yeah, I was invited by Francis.” Mark made a face, feeling conflicted. “I said I wouldn’t come. It’s… there’s still too much bad blood because of me and I don’t want to bring that to Kaos’s shop.”

“Mark, this is an opportunity for you to come and spend some time with them. You’re not working on Saturday, so why not stop by?”

“I don’t know….”