The set up
The gentle hum of the dial tone filled the room, and my heart raced as I waited for her to pick up.
"Hello?" Ann's voice was warm and familiar, and a sense of relief washed over me.
"Hi, Ann, it's Molly," I began, my tone soft and respectful. "I hope I'm not bothering you, but I really need your help with something important."
There was a brief pause on the other end, as though she was considering my request. "Molly, I appreciate your determination," she replied, her voice holding a note of reluctance. "I'll meet you at our usual coffee shop in an hour."
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