“There’s nothing for you to do, Lex. Deacon is helping me let go of all the pain I’ve been harboring for so long. He thought it would help me to talk to you, you know, clear the air. I have to say that I do feel lighter. I know there’s nothing to do now but to move on. Just you knowing though makes me feel less alone, less angry.”
We lean back into the couch, sitting closely next to each other with our sides touching. We are silent for a moment.
Lexi speaks up again, “Cam, I really am so sorry that something so horrible happened to you. I know I’ve been a shitty-a*s friend, but I promise to try to do better. I’m trying to get my s**t together. You’ve changed so much and have this new life here in Chicago, but I’m still living my same, shitty existence. Nothing has changed for the better
