Ethan checked his silver watch.

“End of the month.

We have three major corporate audits wrapping up by Friday afternoon.”

We stood out of the way of the morning foot traffic.

It was a nice moment, just standing together in the cool air conditioning before the workday really started.

He smelled like his usual cedar shaving cream.

I leaned against his arm for a second.

“Are you ready for the packing tonight?” I asked.