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[ It beats in his own chest when their eyes lock and she speaks, vibrating along their thread, just like on the balcony he's sucked in again. In a second he could be falling, but he holds onto that edge. It's so hard for him to let go completely, even now, breath to breath - ]

I wanted you to know, before, you - [ his voice is low, keeps eye contact with an expression of utmost seriousness ] - you looked real happy tonight.

[ You looked real beautiful. She didn't deserve anyone messing that up. ]