ROWAN She doesn't say a word. I'm beginning to think she didn't hear me. But then she starts sobbing, and that's a clear indication that she did hear me. Loud and goddamn clear. "I'm sorry, Rowan. I didn't mean to have a breakdown. It just happened–" "It didn't just happen, Bri. You saw it coming. After lashing out at me last night, you knew you were emotionally unstable. You knew. Don't f*****g lie to me." She nods, holding me tighter. "Yes, I knew. But I thought I was okay enough to do the surgery. But…but…" "But what, Bri?" I hiss, holding down the grumbling in my throat. "But when I got in there, I remembered last night and how you said I was banned from entering your office. I remember how mean you were to me. And I realized I've lost you as a friend and I’m all alone now. And

