(Ridge)
The drive to The Spoke was silent.
Mira sat next to me. Staring out the window. Not looking at me. Not talking.
I'd tried to fix this. Tried to explain. But she'd shut me out.
And I was done trying to be patient.
Crash pulled up to The Spoke. We got out.
Mira walked ahead. Didn't wait for me.
I followed her inside. The brothers set up. Same routine as always.
Mira went behind the bar. Started getting ready for the day.
I walked over. Stood in front of her.
"We're talking," I said.
"I'm working."
"I don't care. We're talking. Now."
She looked at me. "There's nothing to talk about."
"Yeah, there is."
She turned away. Started wiping down the bar.
I walked around. Got behind the bar with her.
"Ridge. Get out."
"No."
She stopped. Looked at me. "What are you doing?"
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