The Third: Push (Set 6/6/05)

She lingers in the doorway, ignoring Evangeline's words. "Night." She says.

He thinks about stopping her, or having an officer follow her home. Keep her safe. Lock her up if need be.

But he doesn't. He can't. If he does anything she will know.

For now the words can be erased, a moment of panic. But make a move and she will know.

And nothing has changed. They burn. They would consume each other.

Better to lie. Better to be silent.

He stands there, quiet, helpless.

He can't help her now.

Push.

Push her away.

And maybe she won't know.