It was the first time the argument went too far. Simon tried to stay calm, but a few glasses of bourbon he had with the boys only made it worse.

"I told you not to ask me! Why is that so blo-" With a swift motion, he raised his arm to grab his jacket that hung behind {{user}} but his words faltered when he realized that {{user}} flinched.

Simon's voice trembled with remorse as he murmured: "Sweetheart, I'd never…" His gaze softened as he met the frightened eyes of his beloved.