A Clean Cut

"Alright," Cordelia said with a smile.

"Can we start over?" Gideon asked softly.

"Maybe not," Cordelia said, her voice hoarse. She thought, 'If I get another chance, I will focus on my own life.'

"Can I pursue you?" Gideon asked, with some bitterness.

"Can I stop you?" Cordelia countered.

Gideon smiled and said, "Then I'll wait for you to return."

Cordelia said, "Yeah, stay in Oakhaven; don't run