“Yes,” she said. “I can tell that you need some space.
That’s alright with me. I’m still here. I’m not running. I’m not
disappearing. If you want another ticket, let me know. I can
book it for you. If you want to stay there, that’s fine too. If you
seriously want to break up, then I can’t force you to be with
me. I know it’s hard, but this past month and the week I spent
with you have been the happiest of my life since we were last
together. Just know that I’m here. I’m always going to be here.
I promise. If you want to break up, then make sure it’s because
you just don’t want this anymore. The rest would just take
some time to work itself out. And I think it would work out.”
“But-”
“Butts are for toilet paper,” Danica said in the
background. “Another thing Mom always says.”
“I should go. Danica’s not going to give me any
peace.”
“Just think about what I said. It’s okay to be scared and
have doubts. Everyone does. But don’t give up just because of
that. Please. Just take some time. Call me in a bit. Whenever
you’re okay doing it.”
“Okay. Dallas?”
“Yes?”
“I’m sorry. About not coming.”
“It’s okay. Just take some time for you.”
“Thanks. I’ll talk to you in a bit.”
Quinn hung up and Dallas was left with the heavy
silence in the room. She hugged her phone to her chest, like
she was actually giving Quinn a hug. Even if she couldn’t
physically feel it, Dallas hoped that Quinn somehow knew she
was sending that hug her way.