Already, Dory was struggling to his feet. He wouldn't beg her to stay - he was far too prideful for that - but he also wouldn't remain the docile fool in the corner and watch her go without acknowledgement. His leg screamed in protest as he forced himself to his feet but he was standing before she made it to the door. "You are everything I need." He insisted again. She was everything and more - how could she not see that?

How could she just leave like this?

He was unable to hold her gaze for long, his heartbreak too heavy and the air too full of grief to face it head on like this. "I love you. Whatever happens, I'll always be here." He said instead of the thousand protests on his tongue. "You are enough, Winnie. You're enough for me and your family and whomever else. I hope one day you can believe me."

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