Re: Woods: Patrick/Mary
[She thought about teasing him, Patrick could see her gearing up for it, but she relented. Mary wasn't used to having any man worried about her well-being, much less one that should honestly be hating her right now.] I'll be careful, charming. [She managed to say the first part seriously. That was worth something, right?
But, she was getting tired of him not believing her, even after introducing him to Mr. Bear.] You're exhausting. [Mary watched him touch his ear and the shiver that followed. Why was this so hard for him?] Do you want me to say yes? [She whispered.] Tell you what. Let's pretend I was never here. I'll go back to being a voice on the radio. [She stepped away from him. Lying felt good, it felt like dipping her toes into a warm bath.] Stop smoking weed on the job, Ranger Patrick. Those scouts need you.