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.

this all about?" York's eyes darted

ruin the vibe!" Cliff

it

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

took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders gently. "Are you alright? I didn't mean to

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

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

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

Corley and Murray, standing not too far away, eyes

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

him off, "If you want to make it up to me,

she had been confused and upset before, she was calm. Roseanne knew it wasn't

Corley's impulsiveness and Murray's

was an innocent bystander. So, she refused to carry the burden of their guilt and embarrassment.