The first thing Eli thought when Jarrett opened the door of his apartment was, Man, working for the mayor really pays. Located downtown, the building had been a decrepit warehouse in its first incarnation, but had been completely renovated to bring New York-style loft living to suburban Chicago. Jarrett explained on the way it was only one bedroom, but with the vaulted ceilings and the spiral staircase leading to the second level, it felt miles bigger. Windows spanned the outside wall, letting in the nighttime light before Jarrett crossed the room and closed the blinds. The kitchen sparkled with stainless steel appliances and a granite countertop, while the living room was immaculately decorated, an open bookshelf unit setting apart a small dining area.
“The couch is actually really comfo
