[The reassurance of being able to spend whatever time he wants with Rue (even if he already knew he could, and has in fact been doing it already), to have not just permission but an open invitation, is so wonderful. It sure helps with that weird anxious feeling he's had since Casey Senior's arrival. (What if she hates the truth? What if she doesn't like him anymore? What if it's too weird and awkward and she'd rather he keep away? What if, what if-)
Rue's not a back-up plan by any means. But he still likes having somewhere to turn if sharing the truth goes south for whatever reason (irrational or not) and his heart's broken for a while.]
Wouldn't that be a problem for your work? You must be in such high demand these days.
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[The reassurance of being able to spend whatever time he wants with Rue (even if he already knew he could, and has in fact been doing it already), to have not just permission but an open invitation, is so wonderful. It sure helps with that weird anxious feeling he's had since Casey Senior's arrival. (What if she hates the truth? What if she doesn't like him anymore? What if it's too weird and awkward and she'd rather he keep away? What if, what if-)
Rue's not a back-up plan by any means. But he still likes having somewhere to turn if sharing the truth goes south for whatever reason (irrational or not) and his heart's broken for a while.]
Wouldn't that be a problem for your work? You must be in such high demand these days.