Chapter 20

• Alex
• McKenzie was as happy as a lark when I took her to the studio, tucked away in a renovated industrial block in the Central District. After confirming our tickets, we headed toward the lobby, which had an art deco vibe with modern lighting and sleek fixtures. A narrow hallway led us to our booth, where we could already hear the shuffling of feet and soft laughter echoing.
• "Oh my god, this is weird," McKenzie said, her eyes wide. "Beautifully weird."