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

no need to ruin the vibe!" Cliff

it's Corley's birthday. Whatever it is, it can wait

the blood from his lip, shooting Murray a look before smiling. "I meant every word I said. I've thought it through, and you have no

stood there, pale and shocked. He took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders gently. "Are you alright? I didn't mean to

were shocked at the sight. What the hell was happening between Corley and Roseanne? So, that

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

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

meant for Corley and Murray, standing not

Corley started, looking down, "I'm sorry. I didn't think things through today. If I've caused you any trouble, I'll make it up

make it up

been confused and upset before, she was calm. Roseanne

Corley's impulsiveness and Murray's

the burden of their