[Her heart sinks, though her expression doesn't change. She could just turn and go, she thinks; could say she had the wrong door and leave without another word, and Ben would accept it. She knows enough about him to know that this is absolutely true.]
[But as much as seeing the shine in his eyes dimmed to nearly nothing, she wants to be near him. She's missed him. So, for however long this lasts, she will start from scratch.]
[When she smiles, after a moment's pause, it's soft and true.]
Ben. My name is Abigail. I don't think you know me, but I knew you once.
. . . Is it okay if I call you Ben? If I stay for a while?
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[Her heart sinks, though her expression doesn't change. She could just turn and go, she thinks; could say she had the wrong door and leave without another word, and Ben would accept it. She knows enough about him to know that this is absolutely true.]
[But as much as seeing the shine in his eyes dimmed to nearly nothing, she wants to be near him. She's missed him. So, for however long this lasts, she will start from scratch.]
[When she smiles, after a moment's pause, it's soft and true.]
Ben. My name is Abigail. I don't think you know me, but I knew you once.
. . . Is it okay if I call you Ben? If I stay for a while?