It does not take a genius to figure out who that line connects to. The uncharacteristic innocence on Aly's face doesn't stop the spike of fear that prickles down his spine. That fear is visible in Devin's eyes for too long before he has the wherewithal to hide it. Devin isn't even sure what it is that he's afraid she'll do; he only knows he is not even remotely ready to discuss this with anyone on terms not his own.
Slowly, calmly, Devin puts the menu on the table. "Aly, I am not trying to be obstinate," he prefaces quietly, "but I need you to let this go."
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It does not take a genius to figure out who that line connects to. The uncharacteristic innocence on Aly's face doesn't stop the spike of fear that prickles down his spine. That fear is visible in Devin's eyes for too long before he has the wherewithal to hide it. Devin isn't even sure what it is that he's afraid she'll do; he only knows he is not even remotely ready to discuss this with anyone on terms not his own.
Slowly, calmly, Devin puts the menu on the table. "Aly, I am not trying to be obstinate," he prefaces quietly, "but I need you to let this go."