“Still open.” I said and he looked surprised.
“You’re not considering closing?” He asked.
“No.” I said.
“Paige.” He said.
“I know.” I said and I smiled.
“Lawson Customs has survived worse.” I added as he shook his head.
“You’re impossible.” He said.
“You married me.” I said.
“That was apparently my first mistake.” He said and I laughed.
“There’s still time to regret it.” I said and he smiled.
That stopped me.
It was the first genuine smile I had seen from him in days. Not the tired smile he used to reassure everyone. Not the brief expression he gave the children.
A real smile and I walked closer.
“There you are.” I said and he looked at me.
“What?” He asked.
“You finally look like yourself again.” I said and his expression softened.
“I feel like myself again.” He said as I
