My partner answered the phone on the second ring. Eames's face lit up. "Hi, hon! What are you doing today? ...That sounds great. I really miss you."

We were in an interview room, and I started to leave to give her privacy, but she waved me back into my chair.

"Yes, I'm at work, but I'm coming over tomorrow. ...Yep. Are you going to make dinner for me?" She laughed. "That's probably a better idea."

Eames's delight was contagious. I found myself smiling as she wandered around the room.

"Okay, I have to get back to work. Love you. ...Sure, just a second." She held out her phone to me. "Do you want to say hi to my nephew?"


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