Chapter Twenty-Three
On Canada Day, Lincoln took the steps to his apartment two at a time. He'd left early—before Kali and Theo had risen, before the traffic going out of the city became a burden. And he'd been right to return to the city in the late afternoon, while people were busy setting up their barbecues or heading to the park for free concerts, while the highways and roads were clear.
He'd had a good day of work, a great day. His body was finally getting back to where it was meant to be. The perfect holiday treat. Kali and Theo would be out somewhere, enjoying the festivities, and Lincoln would have the place to himself. He’d blare a record—even Sandy from downstairs wouldn't complain on a holiday—let the music and the water flow over him, and relax.
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