@gus-reynolds flashback to 1992 Outside the Fairweather Hotel.
"Come on." Fighting with the suitcase that was far heavier than it looked due to the number of her law books inside, Grace struggled to keep her self commentary under her breath.
Of course the apartment she'd rented wasn't ready yet, of course the truck with all her furniture had gotten lost and ended up a full day in the wrong direction from Connecticut. She was supposed to be surprising her parents, but all she wanted now was some greasy food and a stiff drink. It felt so strange to be back in Carroll, but at least she knew where to find everything.
Finally getting the caae out, and nearly being taken over with it when she did, the sound of someone speaking to her forced her attention. "I can assure you I'm-" but turning, the face her eyes landed on stilled her heart for a moment.