"I imagine it's a hard thing to go through alone. I'm glad you found Jay and that he is so good for you. You two look cute together."
"Oh, thank you but I know you are teasing! Jay a whole head shorter than me and me a whole twenty years older!"
"No, it works for you. Especially with the cute MDLB thing you two have going, it's really adorable. Truly."
"Oh..." she said, surprised as she looked back at Jay who looked horrified. She leaned closer to Amelia. "Is it obvious? What am I doing wrong that it's obvious?"
"Oh, no, it's not. It's not obvious. I'm deaf, so I see more than other people," she whispered. "I see the way he drops his eyes to you and the way... anyway. No one else would notice. Promise."
"You're sure? I don't want anyone to think he's... you know. Off."
"Not at all. It's a common dynamic."
"What are you two whispering about?" Jay asked with a nervous laugh that sounded almost hysterical.
"Girl things," Amelia smiled. "I like her. Thank you for bringing me someone to ta
