It was closing time at SGH, and as Bentley walked through the halls, he couldn't help but notice something unusual. Franco, who typically kept his personal life private, had been spending an increasing amount of time with Chloe. There he was, standing by the pillar, hands in pocket and legs crossed, leaning over the pillar as he conversed with Chloe. He seemed really happy and Bentley had to pause and take a look.
Bentley felt a mix of surprise and happiness; in over a decade of working together, he couldn't recall Franco ever mentioning a woman. Now, here he was, engaging with Chloe openly. As Bentley prepared to head home, he felt a sense of intrigue about this unexpected turn in Franco’s life. He really hoped it was something meaningful.
Normally, he and Franco would ride home togethe
