C.W. Farnsworth

Great empires are not maintained by timidity.”

You matter to me, Red. I’d choose you over anyone. Anytime. Anywhere.

“So you not knowing my daily exercise routine isn’t all that surprising.”

“Daily?” He looks impressed. From anyone else, I’d take it as a compliment.

“It means every day.”

“Thanks. It would have taken me a couple of minutes to look up that definition on my phone.”

“How was it?” I ask when she reaches me.

“Huh?” She looks confused.

I barely manage to tamp down the smirk that desperately wants to form. “The ugly raincoat competition you obviously just came from. Did you win?”

Gray clouds have a way of making beams of sun appear brighter.

Harlow laughs, lightening the heavy moment. The sound has a similar effect to the sun beaming down. Colors seem brighter. Worries lighter.

Life is filled with moments that can alter the trajectory of your time on Earth.

“Red and yellow should only be combined on a hot dog.”

“Saylor can’t help it. It’s her default setting,”

“It’s not that big of a deal. I knew I would get in.”