John sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.

"It's an old song. I've had it for a long time.

-I know when you're lying.

-Leave me alone.

-As a matter of fact, I won't John. I don't intend to do that. I think it's time.

-For what ?

-Come on John, you're a big boy." As he was talking, Dorian called Valerie. "I think there're some things we should talk about.

-And what things ?

-You know it." Valerie picked up. "Come on what are you afraid of ? You saw her running to you and when she said 'When ever you want.', you think she was just talking about her bottle of bourbon ?

-Man, what's the matter with you ? Aren't you full charged again ? And by the way, how do you know about the bottle of bourbon ? You watched the video surveillance ? What's the matter with you ?

-So what ? It's not like there was something to see. Your simple 'Thanks a lot.' Before you go home, was quite pathetic.

-And what should I have done ?

- I have a lot of ideas in mind. A kiss would have been a good start, don't you think ?

-And what make you sure she would have agreed ?" John asked very upset.

-Of course she would ! Truth is, you're afraid, Mr Friendly." Dorian maintained. He exactly knew what he was doing.

-Oh yeah ? Of what ?

-Everything.

-That's it ?

-As long as you won't admit that, you won't be able to move on. I know what's in Dr Tilden's evaluation.

-He's incompetent.

-One of the best in town !

-Alright ! That's enough ! You know what ? I'm not afraid ok ? I'm scared to death ! Here it is ! Happy now ? I'm terrified. I'm afraid Valerie says 'no', I'm afraid she says 'yes', I'm afraid of having my heart broken again. I'm afraid of being happy because happiness doesn't last. I'm afraid she leaves me because she realises she deserves better than me. I'm afraid of his look the first time she'll see my leg and that she sees me like I'm a freak show. And in the same time, I know Maya was right. I know she saw Valerie. I know it's her. I know I don't just fancy her. But I don't know what to do, what to say. That day, I haven't only lost my leg, I've lost a lot of me. For the first time, I feel like I can find myself and Val is the one who can allow me to do that but…

-You're afraid.

-Yes, I'm afraid.

-I understand that John but you have feelings for Valerie and she has feelings for you, it's obvious. Do something. Stop hiding behind false excuses like 'We work together'. But first of all, leave Anna behind you.

-I'll… try.

-Don't try. Do. You've suffered enough. As anyone and maybe more than anyone, you deserve some happiness. If you think Valerie can bring you this, do not hesitate."

Dorian hang up leaving Valerie totally in shock.

END OF PART 2