PaintingLayers!Nick: What would it mean to you if Belle really does return your feelings? Would you change your life for her? Can you imagine how she might fit into your life away from the cottages? I know it’s early at this point, but it seems to me she merits those what-if thoughts, with how special she clearly is to you.

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I haven’t allowed myself to consider that Belle could ever regard me as more than a friend. I consider myself fortunate enough to have her friendship.

However, if we are to enter the realm of fantasyland. My son Neal believes that I will hurt her, and he is probably right. It wouldn’t be intentional but work has consumed my life. Would I change for Belle? I’m not sure I know how, I’m not sure I could. I’m not sure there would be anything left of me if I tried.

#does anyone else spend an inordinate amount of time trying to select the perfect gif to accompany the answer?