"I asked you to come, and you came. Yes. You always have, Dale; do not think I have not noticed. Whenever I have needed you, you have been there. And so this morning, I called, because I could trust that you would come. And I was ... shaken, which is part of it, but it is more than that."
Slowly, all unaware, her hands have begun to smooth down the creases of her dress, as though in some nervous habit rarely seen.
"I do not want to lose you, Dale. I am afraid that with this news, I might. That you might... might turn away from me, because -- "
A single breath. Her flush is brighter now, but she continues all the same.
"And I care for you. Surely you must have suspected that? At least a little?"
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"I asked you to come, and you came. Yes. You always have, Dale; do not think I have not noticed. Whenever I have needed you, you have been there. And so this morning, I called, because I could trust that you would come. And I was ... shaken, which is part of it, but it is more than that."
Slowly, all unaware, her hands have begun to smooth down the creases of her dress, as though in some nervous habit rarely seen.
"I do not want to lose you, Dale. I am afraid that with this news, I might. That you might... might turn away from me, because -- "
A single breath. Her flush is brighter now, but she continues all the same.
"And I care for you. Surely you must have suspected that? At least a little?"