The Easy Mark

"Do all of you have that one 'first love' you never quite get over?" she suddenly asked.

Vance frowned. Seeing the waiter approach with their food, he picked up a plate and began serving her generous portions. "Eat. Keep your mouth busy with food instead of questions."

Celine fell silent.

She'd heard about the lasting power of a "first love" and wondered what that kind of lingering attachment felt