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“Yeah Wasn’t expecting it today of all days The past can be a cancer that refuses to leave your cells The what ifs eat at you until the present happiness beco memory” He’d revealedhiuard down Maybe because she was open

“Good thing we have support then, huh?” She placed a soft hand over his and squeezed

He peered up at her and nodded “I think so What was it you wanted my advice on?”

“My classes will be ending soon I need to figure out my job

situation My sister-in-law, Jolene, is expecting me to work for a restaurant”

“And you don’t want that?” he guessed

“Not at all”

“Then don’t Pleasing other people will turn you bitter”

She sighed “I know I just… I owe her so much She carried me on the days I couldn’t do for myself”

“You’re there for her, too, right?”

“Yeah At least, I try to be”

“Then you’re even Friendship isn’t about keeping a tally It’s who’s there when it matters the most What is it you want to do?”

“I want to work in a bar I like the at able to talk to people of all walks of life I want to work the evening shift and break away from this monotonous existence I’ve allowed myself to fall into”

He could hear the longing for change in her voice

“So do that Right now you’re allowed to be selfish Listen, I work at a nightclub Managing with a bit of bouncing when necessary You want to come onto the payroll with me?”