He reached out tentatively, longing to bridge the growing chasm between them, but she pulled away from him, and Chandler let his hand drop.

"I thought there was something between us, something worth—"

Elena's interruption cut through his words, her voice fraught with emotion.

"There is nothing between us, Chandler. You can't decide for me."

"I never meant to overstep, Elena. I just... I care about you."

"You care about me.. Or yourself? Which is it?"

Chandler's expression reflected both ...