[That makes Elena smile. The tea was a bit much, even knowing the etiquette of it, but she'd gotten over her initial reaction to it during that extended backpacking trip in college. During the three days she waited for Nate to wake up or get worse, it had actually been comforting, if still an acquired taste.
So, Sully was there? She finds herself looking forward to it, even though there's who knows how much time and a lot of pain between now and then. She's missed the dirty old man, but of course their friendship wasn't something that could last beyond her and Nate's breakup. But if she...
Her train is immediately derailed when Chloe continues. Wait, what?]
What? [She stares at Chloe is as she's just sprouted a second head, or resolved to live a law-abiding life. Both options are equally improbable.] Are you serious? Me and Nate?
[She loves him, yes. But she knows commitment is still a thing for him, and marriage is the ultimate commitment.]
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So, Sully was there? She finds herself looking forward to it, even though there's who knows how much time and a lot of pain between now and then. She's missed the dirty old man, but of course their friendship wasn't something that could last beyond her and Nate's breakup. But if she...
Her train is immediately derailed when Chloe continues. Wait, what?]
What? [She stares at Chloe is as she's just sprouted a second head, or resolved to live a law-abiding life. Both options are equally improbable.] Are you serious? Me and Nate?
[She loves him, yes. But she knows commitment is still a thing for him, and marriage is the ultimate commitment.]