"I refuse to make any such judgements on a woman I didn't personally know." Dawn says, looking Martin steadily in the eye. "I'm merely clarifying my feelings for your son so you understand the reasons why we are here."
Martin's brow goes up, "And why are you here? If not for me?"
"I'm here for Malcolm. You play a large role in his life, active or not, and if we're going to be together for the rest of our lives then I want to know all parts of him and for him to fully know that I won't get scared away by this."
There's a pause between them and Martin's easy going grin slips away a little, his eyes growing more serious but curious.
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Date: 2023-12-18 07:40 pm (UTC)Martin's brow goes up, "And why are you here? If not for me?"
"I'm here for Malcolm. You play a large role in his life, active or not, and if we're going to be together for the rest of our lives then I want to know all parts of him and for him to fully know that I won't get scared away by this."
There's a pause between them and Martin's easy going grin slips away a little, his eyes growing more serious but curious.
"You don't scare easily, do you my dear?"
"No. I've seen far worse than you, Dr. Whitly."