This Winter’s Eve, Andrea and Jan invited the whole town to spend the evening together. They booked a ballroom in the city and went all out decorating.

The dinner is already a huge success…

(Yes, the teen is Timothy. I’m one round behind on posting Middleground pictures, so tiny spoiler. ^^)

“Komei! Funny meeting you here? How’s life?”

“Alright. Brittany is settling in nicely.”

Brandon cleared his throat: “You are aware that… you know… Joe has started dating again?”

“Through the grapevine.”

“You’re okay with that?”

“Eh. Thought we might still have a chance, but well… didn’t work out. I moved on with my life, he can move on with his. I’m so over this whole drama. Especially considering all the shit he pulled off with Christy and his kid.”

“If you say so. Call me if you need someone to talk, give me a call, okay?”

Komei scoffed: “You’re the fifth person to offer me that. I’m fine.”

None of them noticed that close to them, someone started to intently listen to their conversation…