Fic: Observations, Ch 162
Whatever the outcome, I will return to his side. It is possible that I am too late, that I have allowed this to go on for too long and what I had with Jim is already lost. But I cannot afford to lose him-at least his friendship. Whatever happens between us as lov-as partners-I am helpless to control. I will do everything in my power to salvage the friendship, to return to his side and take my place there.