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“You don’t do that At least, you didn’t before,” Jole said

“Do what?”

“Talk about the tornado like that It’s always been this massive elephant in the room we only infer to I was still on the fence about your boyfriend Now I’m sold”

“Because of sex glow?” Es asked, wrinkling her nose

“No, you dork Progress You’ve co way in the past six months and I know he had a lot to do with it At the end of the day, all I want if for you to be healthy and happy I can see you are all of those things It’s a good look”

“Thank you,” Es said

“Of course”

“What’s going on in Jole’s world?” Es asked as they moved toward the stackable washer and dryer

“Sa better and better with Todd I have you to thank for that If I had never opened up and gotten your encouragement, I’d be miserable”

“You knoe practice tough love A real friend tells you what you need to hear whether you want the advice or not” Es opened the dryer door, placed her clothing on top, and began to fold the

“Is there soements?” Jole asked in a voice laced with sarcasm

“No I’et the ho late hours, it’s easier to live out of my suitcase there”

“How does tall, dark, and deadly feel about it?” Jole asked

“He’s not that bad I think if it was up to him I’d never leave He’s never been the one in this relationship who kept things developing slowly He took his time out of respect for me”

“And where do you stand? Is this a fling, a short term relationship, or what?”