~Joan~

"That's... great news," I muttered, downing the last drop of my lemon juice. Rhoda gave a small smile from where she sat opposite me. We had been trying to rebuild our relationship, starting from scratch, piecing together the trust we had both broken. 

"You really want him to move in with you?" I asked, watching as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. 

"Yeah? I don't know. But I want him closer," she said, her voice unsure. I pursed my lips and glanced around the small ...