The Cliff...

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Marilyn shakes her head.

"I can't let you do that."

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"Look, I know it's hard to accept something like that, but you need it don't you?"

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Yes...

"I make just enough.."

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"Then a little bit won't hurt, will it?"

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"I guess..."

Marilyn wasn't quite ready to give in just yet.

"...but I can't take anymore shortcuts. I can't cheat like that. I have to do this on my own."

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"It's not cheating if I'm offering it."

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"It's cheating if I accept it."

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"Marilyn, please. You need a break, and I'm offering it."

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She sighs.

"I don't want my mom to think that I'm starting to give up on her or trying to find the easy way out..."

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"It's just to help a little more, Marilyn. Please."

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Marilyn thinks for a long moment.

"Fine.." She said feeling defeated.

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Derek nods.

"Thank you, Marilyn."

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Marilyn runs her fingers through her hair and sighs.

"Thank you, Derek..."

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(Sorry, charger died and had to wait for new one in mail.)

"You're welcome." Derek says with a grin.

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(its all good.)

Marilyn slightly smiles back.

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"If you need anything else, you can say so."

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Marilyn shrugs and looks down at her hands.

"Unless you can help me go back in time to fix everything...then there's really nothing you can do."

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Derek nods.

"Well, if there is anything, anything at all, I'd be happy to help."

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Marilyn nods. "Thanks, Derek."

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"You're welcome."

Derek stands.

"You want to... do something."

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Marilyn looked up at Derek.

"Like what?"

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"Lets do something fun."

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Marilyn thought about it for a moment.

"I don't know.." She said unsurely.

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"You need to do something fun, Marilyn. You've been working yourself hard."

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Part of Marilyn told her that it wasn't the best idea, but she gave in.

"Alright."