Chapter 8: A Night of Vulnerability

As the night wore on, Sally's worry for Gavin intensified. Unable to reach him after their call ended, she felt an overwhelming sense of urgency to find him and make sure he was safe. Determined to locate him, she embarked on a mission to explore every bar in the city where he might be.

With a mix of anxiety and determination, Sally hopped from one bar to another, asking bartenders and patrons if they had seen a man matching Gavin's description. She described his appearance, hoping that someone might recognize him.

In each bar, Sally was met with various responses – some were sympathetic and offered to keep an eye out, while others hadn't seen anyone fitting Gavin's description. The hours passed, and Sally's feet ached from walking, but she refused to give up.

As she moved from one location to the next, memories of her time with Gavin played like a movie in her mind. She thought about the moments they have fun that night.

Sally's heart weighed heavy with worry and a sense of responsib