I opened the door wider, and the room reeked. Tears came to my eyes as I looked over the cheerful room. Once upon a time, I’d wanted to have somewhere to make us happy before we went to work every day.
Now I wanted to howl. I wasn’t happy. My life had become a train wreck.
Again I felt Nameless’s hand on my shoulder.
“I don’t mind doing it all if you just tell me which closet I’m emptying,” he said even more softly. “I got your back here.”
I turned around and hugged him.
“Thank you. Thank you so much. I owe you big time.” I sniffled into his chest. “I don’t know why you’re doing this, but God, I’m so grateful.”
He hugged me back. In the background I heard the front door close, and Alex’s crying stopped. I could hear him snuffling up to us.
“Take your damn stuff and go, Jimmy!” He ye
