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

here. There's no need to ruin the vibe!" Cliff tried to smooth things

reminded, "Murray, it's Corley's birthday. Whatever it is, it can wait

lip, shooting Murray a look before smiling. "I meant every word I said. I've thought it through,

turned to Roseanne, who 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

What the hell was happening between Corley and

she

again. I'm not a toy for you to fight over." And then,

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

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

want to make it up to

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

Corley's impulsiveness and Murray's

she refused to carry the burden of their guilt and embarrassment. She only wanted to