Page 84 of The Way We Collide

Are you sick?

Hendrix

No—I seem to have dodged that bullet, which is good. I’ve got to play this weekend. The team needs me.

We need you… I don’t text that. I’ve taken care of Haddy all by myself, and heck, with Sally here, we’re being waited on hand and foot.

What happened to all our soiled clothes and sheets?

Hendrix

I sent them out to be laundered. Don’t worry, I warned them it was a biohazard.

Thanks

Hendrix

I’m sorry I’m not in there helping.

It’s for the team…

Hendrix

ButI promised to take care of you when you’re sick.

Frowning, I study my phone trying to remember.

When?

Hendrix

Right before we said “I do.”

My chest squeezes… and the only reason my heart is melting is because I’m fatigued from the illness. Not because I’m falling in love. I’m not.

It wasn’t a real promise.

Hendrix

I made a vow. I should be in there holding your hair back when you barf instead of hiring a nurse to do it

I used a scrunchie… and I don’t really want you to see me barf. Sally’s helping out a lot—I’ve never had a private nurse.

Hendrix

It’s not the same. I’m sorry I let you down.

You didn’t.

Hendrix

I’m right here if you need anything.

Will you come running in?

Hendrix

I almost did, twice.

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