#storieswekeep

Dedicated with gratitude to a reader who’s been ride‑or‑die since the start — a Gen X queen who loves Judd Nelson as much as I do. Your presence has been a constant inspiration, and though you don’t want credit, you deserve recognition: your idea lit the fuse for this one‑shot. This story carries a spark from you, someone who’s been true from day one, and whose encouragement helped it take shape. Thank you for being part of my creative orbit. 🍋