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Me:Huh?
Layton:Youare worth it.
A smile tugs at my lips. This man…
Me:Thank you.
Layton:Thanks for coming to the hospital. I wish Pop had been more welcoming. I’m not making an excuse, but it wasn’t a good time.
Me:He was welcoming today, so perhaps now is when it was supposed to happen.
Me:I can’t imagine how rough that time was for you. You never responded that night. Or after… Until a week ago.
Layton:I lost my phone in the wreckage. I have no idea what you sent and never knew you called.
Layton:What did you send?
He’s being real, and the talk may be raw, but I’m not ready for that.
Me:I’ll show you sometime.
Layton:I’ll hold you to that.
Me:Why are you awake at this ridiculous hour?
Layton:I hate that I told you you shouldn’t have come. I keep replaying your face when I said that. It’s a long story for another time, but regardless, it was rude and untrue. I’m sorry.
Me:Thank you. I’m sorry it was a surprise.
Layton:I’m glad you’re here.
What is it about darkness that makes it easier to say scary things?
Layton:If I’m honest with myself—and I’m trying to be—I need your help.
Layton:Doesn’t mean I’m not still scared about hurting you.
Me:Why are you scared about hurting me?
Bubbles bounce, but there’s nothing. The bubbles return and again stop.
Me:It’s okay. You don’t have to say.
Layton:That’s a day two conversation.
Me:Impressive sidestep. ;)
Layton:Tell me a secret, Pix.
Me:Anything?
Layton:Anything.
Me:I could fall in love with your family in about two point five seconds.
Me:Will you tell me one?
Layton:You make me want to be whole again.
