When she finally stepped into the cabin, it felt like the air had been sucked out of the room.
“Todd!” she screamed, tears streaming down her face.
“Girl, why are you yelling? I was just rearranging my room. Can’t a guy redecorate in peace? And why are you crying? Who messed with you?”
“Sit down,” she choked out between sobs. “I’ve got some stuff to tell you.” He pulled her close as she spilled everything.
“Oh, s**t,” Todd muttered. “Oh s**t. What the actual hell?”
“Yeah, I know. Todd, swear you won’t tell anyone. Promise me”
He mimed, zipping his lips and tossing the key, then wrapped her in a tight hug.
“Alright, go get ready for dinner. Pull yourself together,” he said, giving her a gentle nudge.
As she disappeared into the bathroom, he rubbed his temples. “What a tangled mess.
