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"You will not see me. Ever. Again." Thomas began in a demanding tone. You know he's gonna get angrier as the seconds pass. "We're done. You hear me, darlin'? Do you understand me? Go on, find a better man."

Tommy paused, before finally moving his gaze, taking a long drag of his cigarette. He doesn't look away from your eyes, not for a split second. "Get married. Have a nice little family. Be a good wife to your husband. Live free, forget about all of this."

"You fuckin' know I can't keep protecting you forever, eh? I will not stand here, powerless, watching you be in danger for me." His voice was commanding you. To leave. "Never again."