rhettwinters:
“Yeah, I recognize it but what good is that going to do?” Rhett wasn’t expecting an answer really because he didn’t see one. “But that is the thing, Ken. I do have to. I don’t have any other choice. They are counting on me to keep this company going. Not like Brennan is going to give up his career to keep it going. It’s like I am strapped to this fucking thing no matter what I want.” When he had her at least he felt like he had something to himself. Loving her, once he allowed himself to feel it, had been the only time he felt any freedom since his father’s stroke. “I have contracts I have to be around for he shrugged.” His eyes met hers at her comment, a sadness there as he looked at her. “You should. You shouldn’t want me here.”
Kennedy sighed. Her heart broke for Rhett every time they had to discuss work. She wished he could be free of this burden that weighed on him so heavily. “I think there has to be some compromise. Would your dad absolutely lose it if you brought on someone that isn’t in the family? Maybe if someone else could help with your work load you could take some time away.” It was probably a lost cause to try and convince him that there was more to life than work. He might not even want her advice, just someone to listen. “Oh come on Rhett. I’m always here for you. We can always talk.”