[ Her answer's honest, and warmer, because she's smiling faintly even if he can't see it. ]
I'm glad you told me, though. You're still welcome to come join us whenever you like. or just... come hang out in general. Recovery time is never fun for anyone.
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[ That's the only defense he has, really. ]
And then after, I couldn't work my phone.
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[ Because what is she supposed to do now? This whole parent thing is strange and not at all coming naturally. ]
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No, I just didn't want you to think I was missing on purpose.
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[ Her answer's honest, and warmer, because she's smiling faintly even if he can't see it. ]
I'm glad you told me, though. You're still welcome to come join us whenever you like. or just... come hang out in general. Recovery time is never fun for anyone.
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[ There's a little of that self-confidence back. ]
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Of course there are. Don't worry, we can easily work around it. And I'm sure you'll be back to getting into trouble soon enough.
[ It's said teasingly, but that doesn't make it any less true. It's a trait that both she and Steve have in spades - James comes by it honestly. ]
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[ He should learn to work while injured, anyway. ]
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But you should still take it easy.
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I never want to do it again.
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Whenever you're feeling up to it, swing by. We'll find something for you.
In the meantime, take care, alright?
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[And with that, he ends the call. ]