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Please note the date and time of day for me!

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[hashtagafreakingghost]

[She can't press it. No more. A gurgle caught in her throat, a wet protest, but-]

I... I kind of...figured. You said it...it had something to do with family, after all.

[...]

I won't ask about it. But the offer's still there, if you ever...ever want to.

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[Breathe. Breathing. It'll go back to normal if he MAKES it go back to normal. Just needs some time. She's not gonna make him do it, he can calm down.

He's trying to.

What's she asking? He swallows, nods tightly even though she can't see him. Right. If he ever wants to talk.]

Okay.

[Never ever ever, ever. He takes off his shades to press the back of his wrist against his eyes. His fingers are still trembling. Holy shit.]

I should. I should go, I got an. Egg to walk. 'N Li'l Jon gets antsy if I leave him c-cooped up too long.

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[hashtagafreakingghost]

[She wishes they were in the same place. Fuck, she wishes she could-

This is not like Josh. Dave is not like Josh. Jesus Christ, she will make sure Dave never ends up like Josh.]

Of course. [Soft, raw but gentle.] Thank you for listening.

[(No one should hear about that one. The second one. No one should have to-)]

Take care of yourself... And I'll talk to you some time later, alright?

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Okay.

[His voice has dropped nearly to a whisper.]

Later.