Note: I first wrote Press to Reset in late April 2025. For the last month, I’ve spent a lot of time revising the story.

“As a surprise, Barry had the button installed the day Renato moved in.”

“At 11:30, Sherry called, chipper: Could I swing by her office at 2 for a ‘quick touch base’? Sure, I said.”

“F?” “Good!” “B.” “Go on.” “I.” The more letters I say, the more my voice swells with pride. …

Emerald touched a hand to her hair and frowned into the mirror. …