"I'm sorry, Gio. But Nicco's a f*****g megalomaniac, nutcase. It's not your fault that Francesca got hurt, honey. It's his fault for being a d**k. I just can't believe that he's so jealous of you. And Wesley. He went with you to explain the situation with the Captain. I never expected him to do that."
Gio nodded in agreement. He decided not to tell Sidney about Wesley's open invitation to return to him. He didn't plan for Wes to have another chance with her. Gio took a deep breath. A long time ago he had stopped asking for what he wanted. He had stopped fighting for his heart's desire. But just like the Captain said, how could he expect to win something that he didn't make a try for?
He touched Sidney's chin and then stared into her dark, brown eyes.
"Sidney. I don't want you to leave
