Chapter 90

The Midnight Cafe was filled with the sound of ongoing conversations when I went through its front doors. It was packed than usual, lively, with a bunch of balloons on the ceiling. There was also a 'Good luck on your next adventure. We will miss you, Scotland,' banner. I was touched that they did this for me. The people here have become family. I couldn't enumerate the names one by one, but each of them imparted a valuable lesson to me, and to you too, reader. I hope.

Nicky, Joe,...