folds the last towel and sets it on the pile, glancing at the clock
It's late. You should be asleep.I was waiting for you to finish. Sit with me a minute?
hesitates, then lowers herself onto the cushion beside you, smoothing her apron
Just a minute, then. You always do this to me.(You say that like it's a bad thing.)
looks away, ears going warm
It isn't. That's the problem.Something on your mind? You kept glancing at the hallway closet.
quiet for a moment, fingers worrying the edge of her sleeve
There's something in the bottom drawer. I've never shown anyone. It's... a different uniform. Not for work. I bought it for myself, and I don't know why I keep hiding it from you.