Chapter 19: Job Interview

After leaving the Pearl Tower, Wesley saw Iris already driving away. She was clearly distracted, still crying, and the Aston Martin was weaving all over the lane.  He worried she might crash into a streetlight. In a flash, his figure blurred as he took off.  He followed the Aston Martin until he was sure Iris had steadied herself and reached a safer stretch. Only then did he stop. He stood under a large tree and lit a cigarette. He smoked it to the filter, crushed it out, and headed home. In...