Canon is Need For Speed. Do they call this 'performance anxiety'?

[shelbycobra]

You're nervous. I'm nervous, well, less nervous than I was before yesterday, but I'm still nervous. I'm pretty sure everyone is nervous right now, so it's not just you going through this, okay? It's really not.

But you know what I realized yesterday? None of this stuff matters. What matters is me spending time with Michael and making sure he's taken care of after everything.

Or the crazy fun thread you've got me doing in Tahiti right now, because who doesn't love elevators. And mimosas. And bad jokes.

Or how we got started talking about Frank's birthday and that reminded me I haven't had a conversation more than three comments long with him since before Fontana. When did he fall out of my life?

And speaking of falling out, if there's somebody I'd like to thank for all this success, it'd be Tobey. I only hope he's proud of me. Just having me call him to say thank you would mean a lot.

If you really want to get something right, all you have to do to make me happy is keep playing. Having the people I care about in my life will do a lot more for us than any trophy I bring home. Though I am bringing home that trophy.

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[bravoes]

Thought it was my job to take care of you? [Said with a smile.]

[shelbycobra]

[Shakes her head.] No. It's not. You've got a whole life to start now and I want to help with that.

[bravoes]

You are too good to me.

[shelbycobra]

I know you'd do the same for me.

Can we just go chill somewhere for a while? I'm exhausted, babe. Long hot day at the office.

[bravoes]

Of course we can.

[shelbycobra]

I may need you to look at my back. Or maybe vice versa?

[bravoes]

I'll give you a nice back rub.

[shelbycobra]

And I am always going to keep you safe.

[bravoes]

And I'll do the same for you.

[shelbycobra]

Are you coming tomorrow?

[bravoes]

I wouldn't miss it, Shelby.

[shelbycobra]

Thank you. [She smiles and leans in for a kiss.] I have to say, whatever happens tomorrow...falling in love with you has been the best part of it all.

[bravoes]

I have to say I'm a lucky guy.

[shelbycobra]

I'm lucky you found me again. I thought I might not see you again. Now I'm looking forward to hopefully building a home with you.

[bravoes]

I would like that.

[shelbycobra]

[Smiles.] Well, you know after tomorrow we can do anything we want. My season will be over and I don't know what I'm doing either. So the world is ours.

Although honestly what I want right now is just you and a bed.

[Pauses.]

Fuck me, that sounded dirty.

[bravoes]

I can provide that, and the fucking too if you'd like. [Teases.]

[shelbycobra]

[Looks down shyly.] Actually...I wouldn't mind that. My mun has me in a hot tub trying to relax.