Thomas leaves it at that, doesn't ask again, and doesn't put any more distance between him and Steve than he'd had before. Instead, he makes them turn and points out the building from the next streetcorner.

"That's the small location. Used to be another salon with, of all things, a hole in the wall coffee counter right next door. All the plumbing is pretty much perfect; I'd just need to get new machines, redecorate, and hire the staff."