Rootbound

by Tarah DeWitt

“Honey, they’ve all been dates to me. I’ve just been waiting for you to catch up.”

“I wish you could see how you glow. How you brighten a room every time you enter it. I can’t imagine anyone, ever, losing sight of that with you. And I’m glad you’re here, and that you’re not wasting your time with anyone like I did. I hope … I hope you’ll continue to.”