This was a charming but predictable short story (originally part of one of the Heart-to-Heart anthologies). It’s told entirely from Freddy’s POV and while that works, I would have liked more from Darcy. Freddy and Darcy are oblivious best friends, both pining for each other until Freddy is finally prodded to see the truth by one of the helpful little old ladies in his Austin literary tour group. Freddy and Darcy complement each other well and the side characters from the group are vivid.
As always, Joel Leslie is a delight to listen to and does a great job bringing the story to life.