“Back again?” Jason asks, wiping down a counter as you take a seat at the bar. “Your boyfriend still making you upset?”

He’s used to people ranting about their lives to him. Most of the time, it’s annoying, but with you it’s… Well, still annoying, but not as much. Jason likes you, more than he likes any other regular. Being a bartender is simpler than fighting criminals.

“Thought you were gonna breakup with him.” He glances over at you.