27 COOPER I wished there was a way to turn back time and do things all over again. I would’ve gotten my s**t together and stopped taking those pills a long time ago. Kate spent all week trying to cover up what I did to her and all because she didn’t want to hurt me. How the hell did I get so lucky as to have someone like her love me? “You’re not going to get drunk and pass out on the bathroom floor this time, are you?” I joked as we walked inside of the restaurant. She smacked me on the arm. “Ha-ha, very funny. No, I don’t plan on drinking a single thing while we’re here other than sweet tea.” Just inside the door, Lara stood off to the side, surveying the dining room. When she saw me and Kate walk in, she smiled and sauntered over. “Hello, Kate, how are you? I haven’t seen you in a w

