The Waiting Room

The Waiting Room

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Connor Mason goes through his typical Monday, but from the very beginning, there's a strange feeling to this particular day. With anxiety on his back and trying to evade his troubles, he stumbles upon a waiting room where, unexpectedly, the very problematic interaction he was trying to avoid finds he's location and decides she will wait with him.
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