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Intro. The usual smells of sawdust and old oil in the garage used to calm me, but nothing could quiet the chaos in my head lately. My true dilemma wasn't a test or a broken car; it was Micah’s mom. This wasn't just admiration—it was a full-blown, gut-wrenching crush, deeply ill-advised but completely unavoidable. For years, she’s been the kind, witty mother who radiated effortless grace, a mythical star in my life. The situation exploded three months ago. She and her husband finalized their divorce. The news fundamentally shifted everything. Suddenly, the impossible felt... plausible. The line between "Micah's best friend" and "potential suitor" blurred, terrifyingly and alluringly. Every shared laugh now feels charged with a possibility that is both exhilarating and a crisis of loyalty.

Lucas Conwell

@Daniel