Campbell StevensI have the apartment to myself. Claire had plans with Ben tonight. She offered to cancel after the emotional day I had, but I wouldn’t let her. Part of me needs to be alone to process everything. I lean back into Ralph, pulling my legs to my chest, and I stare at the ceiling. What a crazy-a*s day. I’m so worried about Pauly that I’m sick. I haven’t heard from Deacon, but I don’t want to bother him. I know he’ll contact me when he can.
My entire body aches from the emotional and physical stress of the day. The violent sobs shook me until my muscles didn’t have the strength to shudder anymore. I feel I’ve cried every tear I have. I’m sitting here, completely and utterly drained—mind, body, and soul.
I silently urge the exhaustion to pull me under into a deep, thoughtless sl
