I could do with a little unpleasantness, or else you’ll never be rid of me.” He could only wish. Having Dani here was a balm for his soul, as corny as that sounded. When she was around, the circumstances of his life, the ones that usually chafed, faded in importance. She made him feel like he existed as a person, an interesting and worthy person, independent of those circumstances. Plus, she was just so damn fun.