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Episode 279: Winter Wonderland"Feeling better?" Bowie asked, resisting the strong urge to wrap his arms around Lila. She still looked pale to him. He winced. Wondered if he wanted to see paleness where there wasn’t any, if he wanted nothing more than to make her feel better. He hadn’t wanted to enjoy that weekend with her last month, but he had. Stupid."I’m okay." Lila smiled, rubbing her elbows. Bowie frowned. "Did you get that sweater for Christmas?" From Sebastian. "It’s designer, from Michael Gable, my old boss. I guess if you have all the money in the world you buy stuff for anyone. It’s not like we’re best buds." Lila brushed a strand from his forehead. "It’s not like I’m best buds with anyone." Bowie’s nose twitched. "Lonely Christmas was it?" Lila nodded slowly. "At least you had Jess." His fists bunched. "And your lover." "I’ve been alone since you moved out. That whole thing was a misjudgment. I’m a pro at misjudging." "I doubt you’ll be alone long." Bowie forced the hope from his chest, concentrating on more realistic concerns. "Is Jesse all packed?" "He’s been yammering non-stop about going up to your boss’ cabin for New Year’s all the snowmen he’s gonna build. He’s got long johns, everything, the whole deal." Lila swiped at tears forming in her eyes, surprising them both. "We’ve been kind of joined at the hip lately Jess and I. I guess for once I'm a mom missing her kid. Who’d have thunk it?" "Look um," He knew better but asked anyway. "If your heart’s not set on trolling clubs looking for the next rich guy, do you want to come with? It won’t mean anything. Separate beds. And no lingerie, you have to be covered neck to toes 24/7." "I’d love to!" She hugged him. Her face glowed. She didn’t need lingerie to seduce him back into their dysfunctional relationship. Bowie had to watch his step or he’d be screwed. |
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