Although she had mentioned him briefly during the interview, her relationship with Vic had had an interesting start, at least before they went steady that is. Tina usually woke up at seven. It was an early number, early enough for her to feel like she accomplished something as long as she did it before 9 am. That’s why she donned a sports bra and some short shorts; there was nothing better than an early morning workout at the gym. She grabbed her bag and took a stroll into the cool autumn air. It wouldn’t stay this warm for long, she thought. Winter was coming, but the chill still hadn’t set in. Tina had a short walk to make, around three or four blocks before reaching an abandoned-looking building. The entire setup for Quick’s Gym reminded her of a book. Narnia maybe? The Secret Garden? She opened the door and climbed up the steps. The place opened at five in the morning, after all. A locals’ secret. The stairs opened out to a mid-size place full of dumbells, barbells, and lifting