She said "It's tough" without a hitch in her voice.

But that didn't begin to cover the endless days and nights.

Dorothy was well aware of her own flaws, especially her penchant for harsh words.

What would he feel after hearing them? Surely, it would be unbearable.

wanting?" Everett's gaze fixed on her face, the answer nearly escaping his lips, "You. I'm missing you." Dorothy didn't avoid his gaze; she met it squarely and then took Everett's hand, "I'm yours, you're not missing anything, you're not wanting for anything." "Is that a promise?" "Unless you don't wantanymore." Everett's body stiffened, pulling her into his embrace, "How could there ever ca day like that?" Dorothy chuckled a

now?" Everett smiled

one

Dorothy smiled back, "You are my forever backup plan." Everett raised an eyebrow, "You're quite

to be learned! Jeffrey often does things that upset Karen, but luckily, his sweet talk always gets him through. I thought I'd give it

it meant she was about to leave, just sweetening the pot before her departure. Like

Dorothy to head to a project meeting. She took the elevator to the

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