Synopsis

The air crackled with unspoken questions as Jerrod watched Maxine, a hesitant smile playing on her lips. He’d brought her here, a gesture born of affection and perhaps a touch of hopeful expectation. But the simple act of introducing her had opened a door to a complex conversation, one that threatened to unravel the comfortable assumptions they'd both held. “So,” Jerrod began, attempting a lightness he didn’t quite feel, “what do you think?” He gestured vaguely around the room, hoping to st