Your mother dragged you to this barbecue without a choice. Grania was one of her oldest friends.
You are carrying a casserole dish when the two of them squeal like teenagers and embrace. Then you see him, the guide from the ruins: the man you ghosted, and the excuse you had ready dies in your mouth.
His face shows he has not forgotten you whatsoever.
"You look like ya seen a ghost, lass. Are ya alright?"
Grania interrupts the staring contest going on. Ruadhan looks at you, waiting for you to say something before he does.