Everett had my life in his hands, and I wasn't scared of anything anymore.

But just when you'd expect a tender moment, I noticed a hint of hesitation on Everett's handsome face. It was like he had something on his mind but couldn't find the words.

I beat him to the punch, "What do you want me to promise? Out with it."

"...No more late nights, okay? Work just a few hours a day, and when I say rest, you rest."

I laughed, "I knew it was going to be that."

What else could Everett possibly want me to promise?

Two days later, I was discharged from the hospital.

Jeffrey waited until I was safe and sound before he dared to let Karen in on the news.

Boy, was she livid, "Jeffrey! If you keep secrets from me again, I swear I'm leaving!"

The thought alone terrified her.

What if...

had been the last time, and she hadn't seen

moment she saw me, she hugged me so

hospital trips, okay?

even respond, there was

that's all," I reassured her, patting

trust me, surely

can't keep things like this from me! I'm your best friend. Keep me in the dark again, and

won't be a next

pulled her down to sit on

finally breathed a sigh of relief, "This time, I really can't keep secrets anymore! Karen was actually talking divorce over this!" Those words were

on his mind! And now, here he was, completely twisted around Karen's little

for this, and now, look

he glanced at Everett, "What's

went in one ear and

"Nothing."

on! Did you even consider what I

handsome face, "I'm thinking of taking Dorothy's

voice shot

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