“The only face,” I confirmed with a small nod. “The only girl.” “Future,” she whispered shakily, and then her lips were on mine. “You said ‘future,’ Joe.” “No,” I mumbled against her lips. “I said our future.” She pulled back to look at me. “You want one of those?” I watched her carefully. “Don’t you?” “With me?” “Who else, Molloy?” She looked genuinely stumped. “But you never talk about the future.” I shrugged. “Never used to think I had one.” “And you do now?” “You sound surprised.” “Because I am.” Her eyes searched mine as she continued to hold my face between her hands. “You want a future
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