“Oh,” Kaylee responded with surprise. “I’m sorry to hear that.”The girls didn’t say much.“What about you?” I asked. “Are you dating someone?”“I did, but guys have a weird issue when you’re grieving the loss of your brother,” Kaylee mentioned, surprising us. “My brother died on the job, and it was
“You are since we’re all bat shit crazy,” Grammy remarked.Now, I know that I’m losing my mind.“I’m not leaving until you move on,” Grammy told me.“What?” I asked.“You heard me,” Grammy said, shrugging.“You’re not real,” I told Grammy.“Then don’t be a tool,” Grammy said. “Gray was a tool until
#Chapter611New partnerPresleyClasses started, and so did my current shift. I tried to sleep as much as I could, but I struggled. Since the night that Eliza died, I couldn’t sleep. Between the nightmares and hallucinations, along with my family, sleep became difficult.I showed up for my shift and
“Oh, my God, I’m so sorry. My alarm didn’t go off, and I overslept,” Kaylee apologized.I checked the supplies.“I promise it won’t happen again,” Kaylee told me.I put the clipboard away and climbed out of the back of the rig. I made sure we had everything we need.“Gray,” Kaylee said.“It’s fine,”
#Chapter612Sweet dreamsPresleyAfter two weeks, I settled into a routine. I went to school, slept, and worked. I became used to Kaylee’s talkative nature but still didn’t say much to her. I let her do most of the talking.I continued my counseling sessions with Dr. Shaw. Maverick recommended the d
“I thought we could go to the Apple orchard,” Drake suggested.I gave Drake a doubtful look.“You could bring friends if it makes you more comfortable,” Drake mentioned.“I don’t know,” I said with hesitation.“I promise no funny business. I swear,” Drake said, placing his hand on his chest.I looke
#Chapter613Guess who?PresleyI made a cup of coffee when I heard pounding on the door. Who the hell is here at eight in the morning? I answered the door and saw my grandpa, uncles, and aunts standing there.Nixon looked at me. “It’s about damn time someone answered the door. Thanks to these two tw
I looked at Nolan with furrowed brows. He walked over and changed spots with Lyric, sitting next to Luna.“Look, we will screw this up because it’s what we do best. I mean, have you met us? We suck at these things, but it doesn’t mean that we won’t stop trying. Don’t stop living because Eliza died.