A few hours later, I stood near the Knight music store, trying to summon the courage to walk in. After my conversation with Nash, I’d send Lou a text to nonchalantly inquire about her schedule at the store. Would I be a nuisance if I should stop by? A few feet away from the store door, and out-of-view, I read her reply again.
So cool that you’re showing interest in our little shop! But I work from home on Wednesdays. Quieter that way. Louie might be there. Or Lei. I can’t remember. Call me later. I found a great and cheap way to set up a donation page on your Good Ear website. Lou. X
When I’d walked by the store a few minutes ago, I’d spotted Lei behind the counter. No Louie in sight. But Louie could have been in the back store with Al. What could be my excuse for showing up in the middl
