GUIDANCE
NEALA
The next morning, after giving John a few hours to rest up, I thought it would be best that I speak with him, even though he was more upset with me than he was with Beth. Not only that, him and I go back quite a bit. Beth may have been protecting him his entire life, but I've been the one face to face with him. It's better this way. I know Beth hates keeping things from him, especially now that he's in the fight, and trust me so do I. However, like I said, it's better this way.
I head to John's room to see how he's doing. I knock first, I'm not sure if he's still asleep.
"Come in." He answers softly.
I walk in, and he is sitting at the edge of the bed. It looks like he's been sitting there all night.
"Are you alright?" I ask as I sit down next to him.
"Honestly? I hav
