SEEKING JUSTICE

Watching Seth intently, I could tell that he was trying too hard to maintain a smile. He is always like that, putting others emotions and feelings before his own.

I know why he is doing all this; he doesn't want me to see him at his lowest, and he doesn't want me to think of the situation as too difficult to handle.

“Hey, everything will be fine,” I assure him, squeezing his hand softly.

“I know it will,” he smiles. "I am more worried about you,” he trails off, his gaze lingering on mine.

Typical! Always worried about me first. It will be better if he can be selfish, at least just once.

“Seth, it's okay for you to think about your condition, even if it's just once.” I groan, trying to hide the edge in my voice.

“Babe, it is fine,” he assures, holding his gaze with me a little longer as we approach the counter up front.

Upon moving to the counter with Seth, I spotted the officer whom I had tipped off earlier.

"YYour time is up,” he declares, motioning to Seth to break his touch with me
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