There are a million ways to lose someone you love.

“He stuck the pencil over his ear, looking unconvinced. "Mmm. What position woul…”

“His jaw clenched. "Okay, so I guess trying to let you down easy was a bad idea-…”

“You said you have faith in us. You told me to come to you when I was ready to b…”

“Not. Your. Fault."I nodded again, holding onto his words like they were redempt…”