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.

psychiatrist. He sat 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

me. I need you to confirm it," Steven said. Right now, he couldn't even

at his meal. "Do you mind if I

his head.

eating without saying anything. Once he'd finished, he set the

couldn't turn to anyone around him for help

doesn't seem

heart of Steven's issue. He handed Steven a set of

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

your first love, and she's still your friend. You want to prove that you're doing well and show her that

It's more about

Annalise, she stuck by you from the beginning, through all the tough times, and you've gotten used to her being careful with money. Even now that you're doing well, all you can think about is how Jessica left you