Back into your endless honeymoon, I see. Everything is straightened out with Ben?
For the time being.
And then what?
We'll see, I guess.
You know what the best part is, Bridget? You give away everything and you give away nothing at the same time.
Caleb, what are you talking about?
Your writing. You have zero class when it comes to detailing things you can't control but when it comes to finishing what you start, you come up short.
Maybe you should read someone else's words then, since I have no class.
I said when it comes to-
I heard what you said.
You're a very cranky little thing today aren't you? Boyfriend keeping you up all night?
Yes, actually.
Oh, good, that made him stop talking. He fussed with his tie for a moment before loosening it significantly and then as he rolled up his shirt sleeves against the heat he tried a new topic. It was not a better choice.
So what in the hell are you going to do without your Jake-substitute around for the next ten weeks to pacify your need for oversized Newfoundlanders?
Aren't you late for a meeting or something?
I've already been.
Oh.
So I have time.
I don't.
Sure you do. You're here, aren't you?
Not anymore. I turned to leave.
Bridget, don't think I can't be a force for good in your life. I'm trying really hard here.
I know.
Then let me help you.
Help isn't supposed to be your means to an end, Cale.
I'm one of the few with means-
Money can't help you. Don't you think if it could everything would be fixed by now?
Lose the charades then. Do it now.
Slipping a little, are you, Mister Honest?
I can't help it, Bridget. We're wasting time.
You can go do whatever you want. I'm not holding you back.
What I want is in front of me.
No, it isn't.
He laughed out loud. I can assure you, it is.
Then you're the one who's wasting time. I balled my hands into fists and turned to leave but he grabbed my arm and pulled me in close.
You think an amateur seaside commitment ceremony protects them from losing you?
Yes.
Bridget, you are truly amazing. I've never seen someone fight so hard to surround themselves with such a loyal army of lovers.
I do what works.
And it's an illusion, princess. Just like your fire boy. Your future is predestined. Stop fighting it.
I wanted to say You stop fighting it and get used to the idea that you will die alone but in that moment I could not be so cruel. I guess that's why he still has hope that things will turn out differently.
