Chapter 2017

Winter sighed inwardly, unsure of what to say. After watching as Tidus and Lizzie left, she watched in exasperation as Frank gorged half of the lunchbox that Lizzie brought Tidus. Chewing half of a fried egg, he was even musing to himself, clearly impressed with what he did. "It's good if Tidus gets married—he's at least on the right path instead of hanging with the younger thugs." Winter rolled her eyes at him. "What about you? Aren't you getting married?" "Oh. I, uh…" Frank scratched his head in embarrassment and chuckled. "I should focus on my career instead, hehe…" Just as Frank burped from a full stomach, the door opened again, and Helen Lane entered in a hurry. "Sorry, I've been busy—it wasn't easy to make time," she said before asking bluntly, "Are you alright, Frank? I heard from Vicky that you're, ahem… Impotent now?" Frank almost fell off his bed and clenched his knuckles awkwardly. "Vicky and her bullshit again…" It was only then that Helen noticed Winter was with t