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.

me." Dorothy nodded obediently, "Don't worry! Anything I can do to help you at work, I'll definitely give it my all. As for making it up to you in other ways... well, it's tough since you really aren't wanting for anything." "Who says?" "So, what are you 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

turning back now?" Everett smiled

one to have

one," Dorothy smiled back, "You are my forever backup plan." Everett raised an eyebrow, "You're quite the sweet talker today." He was still getting used

Karen, but luckily, his sweet talk always gets him through. I thought I'd give it a try." "Good, I

twhenever Dorothy softened towards him, speaking tenderly, it meant she was about to leave, just sweetening the pot before

Dorothy to head to a

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