Chapter 28Greta broke me. She might have well punched me in the gut. I wanted this weekend to be special for her, wanted to share my new home, my new family—the new me.
But she rejected it all in two words. So wrong.
What do I say to that? I did something I thought I’d never do to my beloved Greta. I walked over, opened the door, motioned for her to leave.
I could see her broken heart. But she refused to see mine. It hurt. Her words ripped me apart.
I was glad when she left us at the airport. I didn’t tell my family. They didn’t need to know. I managed to smile and wave to her. She glanced over her shoulder. No smile.
At home, I went to the studio. It might take several sessions but I’d dance Greta away.
While I was dancing my feelings, Sarge had been called to the VA. Big guy, big h
