Chapter 288: What a crazy first day back
"What an exhausting first day back." Andrew said quietly into the space of the car as the two of them sat inside, waiting for Rose to arrive at May and Ford’s house. Maxwell let out a soft exhale, nodding slowly as they waited in the warmth of the car. His hands were in his lap, clasped and covered in gloves even in the blaring heat of the car.
Andrew almost smiled. Almost.
"I can’t believe Richard manifested." Maxwell murmured. "I mean, I can, anyone can, I just..." He trailed off before he glanced at Andrew, worry on his face. "Don’t judge what I’m about to say, alright? This comes from a completely selfish part of me. I don’t truly feel this way." Andrew braced himself, but he had a feeling it wasn’t as bad as Maxwell was making it out to be.
"Go ahead. I won’t get mad." Andrew told him and Maxwell exhaled.
"I’m upset I’m losing a good researcher for an unknown amount of time. As a CEO, that part is very frustrating." Andrew burst into laughter at Maxwell’s very serious tone. He meant his words, and on a base level, Andrew could understand where he was coming from.
Maxwell’s business was important to him, and he was allowed to be upset about that. It didn’t take away from the care and consideration he had shown for Richard so far. Andrew reached over, taking his hand in his own and giving the glove a squeeze.
"I understand. It is frustrating. Trying to plan what’s going to happen next, who is going to take over the responsibility is hard. Dr. Cox can’t do it because of her obligations to her daughter, Dr. Piper is smart, but needs someone to lead her, and I’m not technically trained for this job at all." Andrew said and Maxwell sighed with relief.
"Oh good. I’m not an awful person in your eyes." Maxwell said and Andrew chuckled. He leaned over, kissing his cheek.
"Max, you could literally kill someone and I would be on the fence if you were actually a bad person or not." Andrew told him and Maxwell’s cheeks creased with his smile.
"Oh, I’m keeping that in my back pocket." Maxwell said and Andrew shook his head.
"Please don’t go on a rampage now that you know that. I’m sure your parents will also back me on that sentiment." Maxwell’s smile didn’t diminish with Andrew’s words, and instead he pointed out the car that was pulling in front of them.