promise. i’ll keep my word. just, no backing out. [ then, carefully almost cautiously, he added. ] kels, can i ask you something though. [a silent encouragement before he continued, choosing the right words.] about you. i know you’re working at that club. i only want to understand why, and i’m not judging. i just… if we’re going down this road together, i need to know the pieces of the life you’re living. the things you’re doing, the risks you’re taking.