Synopsis

The drive back felt like a blur for Joe, his mind alight with the burgeoning emotions stirred by their night in New Jersey. He practically burst through the door, eager to share with Mel the truth of how he felt. But the scene that greeted him was one of quiet disruption. Austin was there, a hesitant hope in his eyes, and a desire to rekindle their past. The sight of them, the unspoken possibility of a second chance, struck Joe with a sudden, sharp clarity. He knew he couldn't bear to witness th