2.5 years ago Ada walked across the large expanse of the balcony and deck. She stopped partway to glance back at the open doors and the noisy people inside. Then she looked forward out into the dark and clean cool air. She walked to the railing, pausing to look down and over out of curiosity. She turned and leaned against the railing while swirling her drink. She chewed on the inside of her lip as she thought. It’s an award banquet. A big to-do for an organization that she just finished a job for. Her work with them for the last 9 months had made her quite sentimental towards the organization in their success. She felt that she definitely needed to be present and to make an appearance. But now that her part had been fulfilled, she was highly considering feigning sickness and leaving ear

