The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

I barely had time to reply before Eric groaned from the side. "You two are always so lovey-dovey. Have you ever thought about how I feel?"

I glanced at him. "You still don't have a girlfriend?"

Eric laughed out loud. "I'm with Mr. Huxham practically every day, working non-stop. Obviously, I have no time for a date."

I glanced over at Zane. "Once work slows down, maybe we should give him some time off to find a girlfriend."

Zane didn't argue. "Yeah, sounds good."

Eric thought about it for a second, then shook his head. "Nah, forget it. I'm all about making money right now."

Zane didn't ask why and simply said, "Having more money gives you that extra confidence, no matter what you're up to."

Eric showed a sheepish smile.

in the office, staring at the psychiatrist, who was in the middle of eating. They made eye contact, and they both felt a little awkward. The psychiatrist spoke up first. "I didn't expect you to be here this

actually something wrong with me. I need you to confirm it," Steven said. Right now, he couldn't even tell what he was feeling

meal. "Do you mind if I finish eating

head.

psychiatrist started eating without saying anything. Once he'd finished, he set the lunchbox aside and asked, "So, what do you

think I'm in love with Annalise," Steven said. He couldn't turn to anyone around him for help

seem to think I'm into

issue. He handed Steven

before saying, "From what I can tell, it's not really a psychological problem. It's more

friend. You want to prove that you're doing well and show her that her choice

not really about love. It's more about struggling to let go of

careful with money. Even now that