After Mr. Brightwood ended the call, we sat in silence for a few minutes before I broke the silence bubble. “You know I will never hurt you, right?” I said softly looking straight ahead. “I don’t believe you will intentionally, but I know one day you will.” Kelsey said softly and looked at me, but I continued to look straight ahead. “Never!” I said and looked at her and she smiled a small smile and nodded. “Okay, I understand you will never intentionally hurt me, but I want you to know that is why I need some time.” Kelsey said then stood and walked over to me and sat down. “Okay, I understand.” I said and looked deeply in her eyes. “So, with all that being said, I think we should go on one real date. I mean a date wit

