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.

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

to ruin the vibe!"

Corley's birthday. Whatever it is,

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

he turned to Roseanne, who stood there, pale and shocked. He took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders gently. "Are you alright?

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

reality. As Corley reached for her, she

not a toy for you to fight over." And then, she

for Corley and Murray, standing not too far away, eyes

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

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

Corley's impulsiveness and Murray's

carry the burden