"Come here, Galey. Come," Shawn said.

He opened his embrace for her.

"I want you to come to me on your own, into my arms. Just like before, with no difference at all," Shawn said.

Gale was taken aback, meeting his gaze. "Like... before?"

Was everything exactly the same as before, with no changes because of last night?

"Yes. Come, Gale, come to me," Shawn replied firmly and directly.

It turned out he did not walk over to take her hand because he wanted her to come to him on her own. He was