“Where are you?” “I’m out for a drive.” “Your car is here.” “You’re at my office?” “I wanted to see you. Where are you? I’ll come get you..”My heart thunders in my chest, and I know it won’t stop until she’s in my arms. “I—I need some time, Gio.” “We need to talk this out. I know Gianna is against us now, but she’ll come around. Brandi: I don’t think she will-which means I’ll have to choose. I need time to clear my head. Fear grips me. If she chooses, I know she won’t pick me. “I promise, she will. Please don’t give up on us. I love you. Brandi! My Phoenix, please…." I can’t lose her. I already lost one life of my life. I can’t handle losing another. “Brandi—-” “I have to go. No matter what happens, I love you.” That sounds like a goodbye, please... “B

