Delilah His words made my stomach flip flop. Double had a kid? A kid with my old best friend? I froze where I sat , and for several long seconds I did nothing but let the words echo around my head . I didn’t move, or speak. I doubted I even blinked. Double had a kid. Correction Double may have a kid I reminded myself. “Delilah?” The feel of his stubbly cheek as he pressed it against my legs brought me back to my myself. And I blinked down at him in surprise. Like I had forgotten he was there. “Ok.” Jesus. Did I know any other words? All I kept saying was ok? Over and over again like a moron. “Del don’t freeze me out , don’t do that.” His voice was desperate. “Talk to me.” He lifted his eyes to meet mine. “Please.” “Ok.” I said it again and gave my head a mental slap. I needed t

