SEVENTY-FIVE
Let the world know he's the hero who saved my life. Whatever else he did doesn't matter now. I gave my word.
I focussed on slowing my breathing for the drive to the TV station. Nathan talked non-stop but I didn't listen to him. I had to try and keep the story straight in my head, without opening the dark cesspool of memories. Today I'd tell a story that was only based in truth – the story people wanted to hear.
Some of Nathan's words started to sink in. If you've had enough, end it. Remember what you're protecting him from. A small price to pay for his protection, as long as it's needed. If you've had enough, end it before you can say too much about how it ended.
I let Nathan guide me into the building, my thoughts so full I moved on autopilot.
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