“I know.”
“Every night that needs you.”
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“Yes.”
I took a breath.
“I have been doing most of this alone for four months.”
“I know.”
“I’m good at handling things.”
“I know.”
“But handling things alone is not what I agreed to.”
“No.”
“What did you agree to?”
“A partner.”
He nodded.
“Yes.”
“That’s what I still want.”
I paused.
“I’m not threatening to leave.”
“I’m not interested in drama.”
“I want my partner to actually show up.”
“I will.”
“Start tonight.”
“I am.”
At 3:47 a.m., they finally called June’s name.