“My rainy days are yours, Dominic. If you want them.” “It rains a lot here,” he says after a few long beats. “Fine with me. But my sunny days belong to Sean.” “Making rules defeats—” “No, I’m not making rules. It’s a request,” I interrupt, my eyes search his. “I just need some clarity for myself, but I want rainy days, very much.” He bites his lower lip and I click another mental picture. “So, you’re in?” My eyes drop and tension fills the air. “I don’t know.” “It’s that serious,” he warns. “Don’t downplay this.” “I’m not.” “Good.”

