I nodded, not knowing what else to say. I can't say I love him, the word won't roll off my tongue.
"I wanna leave," I mumbled, watching him frown at me.
"How long has it been since you've been home?"
That question... that stupid question... why does he have to ask it?
"Three days, I couldn't be there anymore after-" I choked, the lump in my throat stopping me from continuing my sentence.
"He died," Carter finished for me, causing my eyes to avert to the window.
"Yeah..." I said, my voice sounding pained, "how did you know?"
Suddenly Carter's posture changed, he seemed uncomfortable at the question.
"Uh- well- we- Jason-" He stammered, not letting anymore than one word leave his mouth.
"What?" I went to sit up but my stomach had a jolt of pain and I winced, Carter forcing me back d
