Everybody Leaves at Closing Time by Athena Amaal
Benjamin Cole, known as Baby, spends his nights working as bouncer at a Liverpool nightclub, hiding his vulnerabilities behind humour and a carefully guarded exterior. When he meets Irene Whitmore, a woman rebuilding her life after returning to the city, an unexpected connection begins to grow. Through late-night conversations, shared laughter, and ordinary moments of tenderness, they discover the possibility of something meaningful. But as their relationship deepens, Baby begins questioning his feelings, turning moments of happiness into anxious searches for certainty. When Irene prepares to leave Liverpool, both must confront what remains unspoken between them.