No worries! 💜
"Oh, it is definitely a lot. Some days I still have little panic attacks when it overwhelms me." Nadine frowned at her own admission, uncertain it was wise to expose that vulnerability to Mona. At least she hadn't gushed about the nightmares. "But if you're determined and stubborn you'll find it's a lot but not to much."
Then the waitress was back, and orders were collected. Sans menus, Nadine fiddled with her straw instead. A little pile of paper wrapping began to form. "There are ways." She smiled not unkindly at Mona's attempt at making a fist. "There's never a perfect defense, Mona. Not for anyone against anything. But something is better than nothing."