Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Upon hearing the noise, Cliff dashed to the door to greet whoever was coming.

In a flash, there stood Murray, arm in arm with Millie.

'Hold on a minute!' Cliff let out a sharp hiss.

With a calm face, Murray greeted, "Cliff."

"Hey, Murray's here. Take a seat. Come on." Cliff hurried to welcome them, pouring drinks and offering snacks.

Later on, seizing the moment when Millie stepped away to the restroom, Cliff couldn't help but burst out, "Dude, what's going on? Weren't you two over? Why'd you bring her here?"

After a few drinks, Murray's gaze turned hazy. "She's young. Give it some time. She might not be able to accept it just yet."

Cliff felt a twinge of frustration. 'Still young? She's in college, for crying out loud! Murray's playing the fool here!'

Cliff asked, "And what about Roseanne? You're not planning to win her back?"

If that were the case, Corley would be over the moon.

Mentioning Roseanne, a pang hit Murray's heart. "Who said so?"

what's this then?" He glanced toward the direction Millie

I've settled things with Millie, I'll do my best to make

bit his lip. He wanted to tell Murray that opportunities wouldn't wait and that Roseanne might have moved

seeing how determined Murray was, Cliff decided to keep quiet, not wanting to rock

party didn't wrap up until the

to sign the bill and got

designated driver was already in place,

okay, not much to

smoked too many, carrying

extended his stay at a

planning to head there.

and Millie, they stood by the roadside waiting for

snuggled up to Murray's sturdy arm, looking the part of a woman indove. "Babe, it's

was clear that she was willing to stay the

remained silent. After several seconds, he suggested, "You have class tomorrow. I'd better drop you

disappointment flashing in her eyes,

Murray's expression softened.

watched her disappear into the building before turning away. The