Chapter 25:

She smiled today.

She smiled twice.

She was stronger than she knew.

I want to tell her.

But I know she won’t believe me.

She walked with me down the hallway.

It made me feel good.

I tell her i’m sorry for leaving her yesterday.

She says she doesn’t mind.

Her eyes say different.

I drive her home again.

I ask if I can come in.

She says no.

I ask again.

She says no.

She leaves.

I follow.