"I've become a chainsaw?" His eyebrows rose slightly at the comment, teasing her. Though he knows exactly what she's talking about.

She pulls up a stool and her fingers tenderly reach out and touch his, replying with another quip. "It's easy to wash." He replied, finally offering her a genuine smile and flipping his hands under they're palm up and holding hers.

"I know. I've missed you too." He replies, being completely honest. "I know it's been a long time." He was completely to blame, and naively he thought he could protect her by removing himself from her life.