Sun Mote Copse This mess is a place

-I know that now. That's why I apologized to her. But I've broken precisely one promise in my life, and no matter how stupid or small or awful, I can't do it again. It nearly made me lose you.- And let's be honest, Towhee would always be the most important person in his life along with their children.

Towhee asked how bad it was, and Phox thought on that for a moment. -I don't know. I think she wanted me to go ballistic, but I won't do that. I don't want you to feel like you have to be involved, but I know she's bound to bring it up with you, too.- Maybe a little bit selfishly, Phox wanted his side of the story heard, too. He just happened to have the advantage, if it could even be called that, because he slept right next to Towhee.

Phox pushed himself onto his side, taking in another deep breath and letting it all out. I just wish things were simple. That, he knew, was never likely to happen.