Darkness

There comes a point in every relationship where one person needs the other, more than that person needs them. That time, for me, is now.

Brandon drove the rest of the way to New Orleans. We had to backtrack to get to a Discount Tire. By the time we were back on the road, it was after 6 o'clock. I was sick with grief, with shock, with emotions I never thought I could feel. All I could do was cry. Brandon hugged me, told me we'd get through this, and he'd be there for me.

I don't remember the drive. Just darkness. Blurry darkness.