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"Of course I'll find you." Charlie nodded reassuringly, "I just need to know where to look. In the meantime, stay out of trouble, and try to keep that cute little belly of yours. You always were self conscious about your weight. If you ask me, you look better with that pudge."

She hugged him again and kissed him on the cheek. Charlie then turned her attention to the bartender. She felt a proverbial weight lifted from her shoulders and was ready to face whatever came her way.

"Thank you. Um, before I go, if I can go, do I need to pay you?" she asked.