I couldn’t help but gawk at Alex, not sure what else to say. It had probably been a while since anybody had seen him in town, but here he was in the flesh.
"Hey, no worries. Are you alright?" His voice was warm and genuine as he offered a hand to help me up.
I nodded, feeling a mix of surprise and embarrassment. "Yes, I'm fine. Thank you. I didn't see you there."
He chuckled softly, a friendly smile gracing his features. "It happens. Are you in a hurry?"
I glanced at my watch, realizing I was indeed running late for my therapy session. "I actually am, but thank you for your help."
As I prepared to rush off, his voice stopped me. "Hey, I know this might sound forward, but I'm a fan of your work. I've seen you all over the news. Keep doing what you're doing. It's important."
Surprised
