Cortez shared his experience with Johnny and Anita with Dahlia later that evening when they got home
over dinner. Kalmia had made baked ziti for everyone and they sat around the kitchen table and listened
to Cortez rehash his meeting with Johnny and Anita. After he told them all about the events at the pizza
parlor Buckey was disgusted. “I knew something was up with that dude.” Buckey said. “I just don’t know
why he would think that would work.” “Are they delusional?” “Baby, this is delicious.” Buckey said to Kal,
taking a large bite of the baked ziti. “Yeah, Kal.” Cortez said. “This is just what we needed.” He was
sitting impossibly close to Dahlia, prepared to feed her if she needed help. Luckily she was right handed
so she could still eat on her own. Dahlia sighed. “Cortez
