Her excitement takes away some of the heaviness, but I hesitate. “Tonight?”
“Are you serious?” There’s a pause, and then her voice softens. “Of course. My home is your home. But are you okay? Did something happen?”
“I...we’ll talk once I get there.” While she knows bits and pieces about Theron, I just can’t do this over a call.
“Got it. I’ll see you at the airport,” she immediately offers.
“No, don’t be silly.”
“Shut up! I’m coming.”
I smile, my first genuine one in a while.
“Get here safe, okay? And text me your flight details.”
I nod, even though she can’t see it, the tightness in my chest easing a bit. “I will. See you soon.”
As I’m putting the phone away, I notice a text from Ella and let out a slow, long breath before looking at the doors leading out to the passenger drop-off
