"I think she did" he nodded. "We just came from two different worlds and I had my priorities to the gang over her. Don't blame her none, and I'm happy for the time I did get with her."

Finishing his soup, he ladled a second portion in. As he sipped the broth, he smiled and looked at the medicine seller. "But I ain't sad about it no more. I get to be with you, get to spend time with someone you don't want me to change or judges me on whatever shit happened before." he then grinned, kissing the man's temple, "And the food and sex ain't so bad neither."