When Debra and Michael returned to the room, everyone was chatting happily around the table.

Marion was the quiet type, not really engaging in the conversation. He would only speak up occasionally.

When Debra came back, he relaxed and smiled.

Debra didn't smile back this time. She just walked over and sat down beside him.

Marion had peeled shrimp for her because she never liked to eat anything with shells.

She casually picked up one and popped it in her mouth. Soon, the next one was ready.

"What's wrong?" he asked, looking up. "Don't you like the food today?"

called me," Debra

"I know."

going to ask what

being discharged, I can't think of anything

past, Debra would've laughed and reassured him

that often. He would ghost her occasionally. It hadn't

Sadn't thought much

when they were officially together, Marion's responses started coming more often. She could sense his

Michael said, they had been too preoccupied with other things to focus

feel safe. He had never once argued with her. That allowed her

during her recovery, his thoughtfulness had been flawless.

calm as Juan broke

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