The regional conference had finished a week ago and Archer had left when he realized Lana wouldn’t be going with him. Lana had a small cheap phone she always used strictly when necessary and suddenly, she found Archer calling her incessantly. She had long since moved into Xavier and Rose’s home, after Tony suggested it to her.
“We need some distance,” he’d explained painfully. “So you can make your choice with a clear head.”
She could have moved back into her own apartment, but that would have just made her feel lonely.
“You don’t have to pick either one, you know,” Rose had said carefully as Lana and her sat together one evening drinking green tea.
“I know,” Lana replied. “I just…I’m surprised how well Tony’s taking it,” Lana said honestly.
“He’s trying to be mature and put your
