Call to Duty

Rick is looking forward to the next phase of his young life and sharing some exciting news with his girlfriend, Cassie.  When she calls asking to meet at their favorite hangout near her home, he drives through the dark, rainy streets to the burger joint across town, wondering what could be on her mind.  Probably just another of her dramatic fantasies; he's used to them by now.  Surely nothing more than that…right?

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