CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN – THE COWBOY VISITS

The rest of the morning passed without further incident. Scarlett felt a surge of satisfaction. Maybe Sterling Cooper wasn't so bad after all. Perhaps, with time and hard work, she could even learn to navigate the office politics, Lana Langston included. As the clock struck noon, signaling lunch break, Scarlett packed her bag, a sense of accomplishment warming her chest. Just as she was about to head out, the office door swung open, revealing a familiar face. "Harry?" Scarlett exclaimed, surprised. "What are you doing here?" Harry stood there, holding a brown paper bag, a wide grin plastered on his face. "Thought I'd surprise my favorite city slicker with a little taste of home. Your favorite – cherry pie?" Scarlett's heart melted. "You didn't have to do this, Harry. But… thank you!" she said, taking the bag from him with a grateful hug. They walked out to the park across the street, finding a shady bench under a towering oak tree. As Scarlett unwrapped the pie, its sweet aroma fi