Marcie watched Kaden for a minute. She wasn't sure what else to say. Should she press the issue, or let him think?
"Well," she said at last, stretching out her legs. "Do you want to think it over and let me know? We don't have a time limit, if you want to take your time." And after another long pause, she added, "Life is going to be different now, whatever way you look at it. Taking a break to get some space might make it a little easier. Um. That's all." After a last pause, she reached out to rub Kaden's back, and got up.