[it felt like Vander was a wall sometimes. not that he was closed off because that was never the case. there was an openness to them. yet it felt like Vander was so sturdy even with what she knew about the man. he wasn't unbreakable but he tried to be for her sake. it's how it felt to her.

she stayed in her position, still eying him.] Sometimes, when you're that lonely, you try to do what you can. [there was a somber note to her tone.] It's a bit much, yeah, but I get it. She wants to be heard and is making sure it happens.

[Maria would have done this to James.]