The Breakup Remedy [1]

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Seravene met Slater at the front of Starbucks. She had ditched her uniform for high waisted jeans and a maroon sweatshirt. Seravene handed him a frappucino and got in Slater's car.

"Where are you taking me?"

"It's a surprise."

"I hate surprises."

"How dare you!"

"The only surprise I've ever liked is Kazuno."

"Speaking of Zuno, how's he doing?"

"He's doing great. You know what's weird? I found a birth certificate in the box that had me listed as the mother. It had his social security card and passport in it too."

"That is really strange. Maybe the person that left him there knows you."

"Maybe. But I don't like it."

"Then stop thinking about it."

"Good idea."

There was a moment of silence.

"Are we there yet?"

"Almost. Be patient."

"Whatever you say, wise one."

"Trust me, young grasshopper."

"...I trust you."