"After college. Went to Baltimore for my first job. Moved to Atlanta for another job. Moved to Lawrence a little over a year ago."
"But not for a job offer this time," Paul said. "What made you leave Atlanta if it wasn't for a new company?"
He felt Ace stiffen in the seat next to him. Paul kept brushing against the landmines.
"None of my business?" Paul guessed quietly.
"Just a story for another time," Ace said. "Gotta leave something for the sequel."
"Fair enough."
"Your turn now," Ace said. "Tell me your fairy tale."
"Awww," Paul complained. "But I had so many clever follow-up questions."
"We'll save Q-and-A for later."
"Fine. Once upon a time-"
"That won't be necessary, doc," Ace laughed.
"Let's see, what do you already know?"
"You're a chiropractor. You have a brother. You
