A Fork In The Path

Ezra stepped into the quiet embrace of his home, his mind still buzzing with the day's work. The soft glow of the evening light filtered through the windows, casting long shadows across the living room.

As he removed his coat, he heard the murmur of voices coming from the adjacent room. What's going on? The ladies shouldn't be up yet. He checked the time on his wristwatch. Why are they up early? Curious, he moved towards the source of the sound.

Gen, Olivia and Red were seated around the coffee table. The sight of the three of them together was unusual enough, but the intensity of their expressions heightened his curiosity.

Gen's usually bored face held a hint of anticipation, while Olivia's calm demeanor was tinged with excitement. Red, typically aloof, seemed almost... pleased.

"What's going on?" Ezra asked, stepping fully into the room. He eyed the women, confused. "Is there some kind of good news I'm not aware of?"