I texted Ava Friday morning. "You are not sleeping in on me, are you?"

"He left for work late. It's complicated."

 We planned to meet at my condo early. I took a half day off, though I worked while I waited. Ava arrived quicker than I expected. It is a forty-minute drive from her home to mine. 

I head downstairs when she enters, grabbing her in a tight embrace and squeezing her butt with both hands. 

"I have to Shower," she tells me after a long series of kisses.

I headed back to the loft to finish more work while Ava jumped in the shower. We met up beneath the covers. I showed off my new scars, and we Discussed what was new. Ava is starting a full-time job this week. She will be an administrative assistant. The position will take most of her time, and she still plans on watching dogs on the weekend. Though it may afford some opportunities for us. The verdict is still out.

I tried not to exert my shoulder too much. I let Ava do half the work. She looks good on top. After, we drove around the corner for smoothies and continued our conversation. We discussed various days that might work out to get together this month. I think part of the reason Ava stayed away is she doesn't do good with weakness. She has no empathy and isn't the caregiving type. That's okay. I am not good at relying on others.