Adam Chapman:
Adam Chapman:
Who was the last person to tell you they loved you?
Who was the last person to tell you they loved you?I remember the first time Victoria asked me that question. I didn’t know what to say, so I gave her an answer that was something less than my best; a vague and intangible reply that could have meant anything.
Someone isn’t here anymore, I told her. She’s just an echo now. A voice from long ago.
Someone isn’t here anymoreShe’s just an echo now. A voice from long ago.It was true. Inside my head, I could hear her name stirring, rising in readiness to finally be given voice. But I couldn’t speak it aloud. Instead, it stayed there, taunting me. Sitting on the tip of my tongue, thirsty for release.
I didn’t tell her the name until much later. Until we stayed in
