37 Savannah December 24, 2017 “This is the last one,” my mom said. She dropped a box at my feet, and I stared at the half-dozen of them in dismay. “How do I have this much stuff?” “Beats me, but I want it out of my house.” “Just throw it all away. I clearly haven’t missed it.” My mom gave me the look. “Your cheerleading jacket? Your high school yearbooks? The dance trophies?” “Fine,” I grumbled. “I’ll go through it all.” “Good. Now, are you sure about mass? We’re not leaving until Steph shows. You still have time to change your mind.” I wrinkled my nose. The last thing that I wanted to do was go to Christmas Eve mass at the cathedral where Ash and Cole had fought on the church steps. No, thanks. I’d be shocked if I ever stepped foot inside that place again. “I’m going to pass.

