Chapter Thirteen
Helena ofTimberland
I took a plane, then rented a car at the airport for my drive toward the Canadian border. I never realized what a vast wilderness stretches for miles beyond civilization. Plenty of time to think over my last few days, my life and what Im about to do.
I called Jack after I spoke to Danny. He offered to go with me, which was so touching, I almost wept from that alone.
Ive been thinking about what we talked about, he said. When you come back, we need to spend some time together, that is if you still
Something ugly came over me in that moment. Jack, I dont know how Ill feel when I get back. Were just going to have to wait until this one thing is over. Then Ill start to think straight again. But not now. Saying this, I felt like everything
