Synopsis

The fluorescent lights of the food co-op hummed, casting a sterile glow on the aisles. Ilana worked diligently, stocking shelves with a practiced efficiency. Meanwhile, Lincoln waited in the car, the engine idling softly. He watched her, a quiet sense of protectiveness settling in his chest. Soon, they would be heading to Long Island for an appointment, a necessary task that felt complicated by the unspoken feelings between them.