Later that evening, after wrapping up her shoot, Anna headed out with Betty and drove to their usual bar and restaurant to meet Shawn.
The moment she spotted him, Anna narrowed her eyes dramatically. "So you finally found time to come see us," she said accusingly. "Ever since joining the company, you've completely forgotten me."
Shawn laughed, genuinely amused. "As if you'd ever let me forget you," he replied easily. "You were my first boss, remember? That kind of trauma sticks."
Anna scoffed, though her lips curved into a smile as she dropped into the seat across from him. "Excuses. I bet you've been enjoying being all corporate and important now."
Betty hummed in agreement. "Very important," she added. "Probably drinks espresso and uses words like 'synergy' now."
Shawn shook his head, still smiling. "You'd be surprised. I'm just trying not to get frozen under your husband's very intense stare."
Anna blinked. "You make it sound like survival training."
