Everett was so exhausted that he slept straight through to nightfall.

Worried about disturbing him, Dorothy carefully climbed out of his embrace when she woke up and tiptoed to the kitchen to whip up something for him to eat. She thought it would be nice for him to have swarm porridge to soothe his stomach when he woke up.

When Everett finally emerged from the bedroom, he was greeted by the sight of Dorothy bustling around the kitchen, a serene smile on her face despite being busy. He was so mesmerized by the scene that he remained silent, just watching her from a distance.

After Dorothy finished preparing everything, she looked up to find his towering figure looming in the doorway, giving her quite the startle! "When did you wake up? Did I wake you?" she asked.

"No," Everett chuckled, walking over to wrap her in his arms.

been extra clingy lately." She remembered how Karen used to say Jeffrey was clingy and thought Everett would never be like that. Yet,

clingy a bad thing?" Everett countered, catching her off

said, laughing at her bewildered expression. He let her go and

looking hopeful. "Try it, see if it tastes good." Just as Everett was

better take that. It might be the hospital," Dorothy said, understanding the urgency, though she really wanted him to taste

Everett stood up to take the call, stepping

her mind, belive Amanda was Amanda, and Everett was Everett. Accepting Everett meant accepting his need to stay connected with his parents. The call didn't last long

Dorothy stood up, "Won't you have something to eat before you go? It's dark outside, and you might end up pulling an all-nighter again." "It won't take long. I'll be back soon." Everett patted her shoulder reassuringly

with your mother? It's okay, you can tell me. I won't mind, nor will I be upset about you going to the hospital!" Everett paused, his expression faltering briefly before he looked away. "It's not that." "You're not going to the

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