Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Cliff and York heard the commotion and ran out.

"Jesus, what's going on here?"

"Have you guys lost your minds?"

"Break it up, now! Murray! Corley!"

Each of them grabbed one of the fighters, with Cliff trying to soothe Murray. "Chill, Murray. Take a deep breath, man!"

York implored Corley, "What're you doing, Corley? Since when do we settle things with fists?"

Murray and Corley shouted, "Let go of me! Back off!"

But as both men seemed poised to dive back into the fray, Cliff and York knew they couldn't let go.

it. What's this all about?" York's eyes darted between

all buddies here. There's no need to ruin

Whatever it

a look before smiling. "I meant every word I said. I've thought it through, and you have

that, he turned to Roseanne, who stood there, pale and shocked. He took off his jacket and draped it over

hell was happening between Corley and Roseanne? So, that was the reason

back to reality. As Corley reached for her, she subtly stepped back, removing the jacket

want to be pulled into your mess again. I'm not a toy for you to fight over." And then, she looked up firmly.

for Corley and Murray, standing not too

I didn't think things through today. If I've

you want to make it

she was calm. Roseanne knew it

Corley's impulsiveness and Murray's

to do with her. She was an innocent bystander. So, she refused to carry the burden of their guilt and embarrassment. She only wanted to rid herself of the trouble these two men