We finished our ice cream and Hunter asked if I wanted to see what he’d been working on for the show. His studio was dark when we got there, but he had lights set up in his studio to work at night. When he turned the lights on, I was blown away. “Wow,” I gasped, looking around the room. The work I’d seen of his before was good, but the new stuff was amazing. “They asked me to include three pieces, but I was inspired and kept working. Now I can’t decide what pieces to put in the show.” “They’re stunning,” I gushed. “You’re truly talented.” He bowed his head and grinned. “Thanks.” “Don’t be bashful. You know you’re great.” “It’s always nice to hear,” he admitted. “Tell me about these pieces. Where did you get the ideas?” “From you,” he said, meeting my surprised gaze. “This was the f

