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Violet: I have great news. I signed the new lease. All is well in Hairlandia.

Holly: Yay! So, what does that mean for the little game of k-i-s-s-i-n-g in a tree?

Violet: I honestly don’t know. I have this feeling, Holly, that once the contract is done…

Holly: He’s going to drop you like a hot potato?

Violet: Yes.

Holly: Don’t think that. He’s wild about you.

Violet: He’s a twenty-six-year-old professional quarterback with a winning record, scads of women throwing themselves at him, and an excellent shot at the playoffs. His contract is in flux. He’s not looking for a commitment from a woman. He’s looking for a commitment from a team.

Holly: Sweetie…

Violet: It’s the truth. I’m taking what I can get. I’m savoring what this is. I know it won’t last. It just can’t.

Holly: Why?

Violet: He’s already in love with the game, and I’m not sure he has the room for anything else.

Holly: You’re not a thing.

Violet: I know that. But I also understand and respect his priorities.

Holly: You don’t have to be so levelheaded and tough about this, sweetie.

Violet: But I do have to be strong. If I’m not, my heart will break.