The Past 1/2

Kyle took Jane to a nearby restaurant and he allowed her to order anything she wanted even though she was still being considerate as she didn't want to be a financial burden to him.

Kyle found this cute and he noticed that Jane was a lot freer around him, she was no longer stiff.

She ordered hash browns, consisting of finely julienned potatoes that have been fried until golden brown with a glass of juice at the side.

Kyle ordered exactly what she was having because he wanted to try something different, pancakes were his usual go to but he wanted what she was having.

"Jane, how are you truly holding up?" Kyle began the conversation.

"If I'm being honest, I don't know… Ella has been struggling for years but I thought the worst was over," Jane was opening up, and Kyle knew this was his chance to get to know Jane.

He knew nothing about her and this was his chance to gather crucial information.