Ethan was taking a smoke in the designated area by the restroom when he spotted Lila. His brow furrowed.

She'd dropped weight - a lot of it. Still pretty, but looking worn out and pale.

He knew her main gig was at that fancy music studio that banned moonlighting.

Blowing out smoke, he cut right to the chase. "Miss Carter, money trouble?"

Lila froze up.

His question caught her off guard.

After a beat, she admitted quietly, "Yes."

Ethan wasn't dumb - ...