Page 73 of House Rules

I shake my head as the tears well up again. They spill down my cheeks as Sarah reaches over, placing her hand over mine.

"Are you hurt?"

"No. My back is sore. I'm just... oh fuck, I don't know... I'mat a lossI guess... I don't even know how to explain what happened."

Sarah doesn't say anything as she waits for me to speak.She gives my hand a soft squeeze. "I'm sorry, Em. I'm here for you."

I look up at her as I squeeze her hand back. "Can I stay with you tonight?"

"Of course. You know you don't have to ask."

Ioffer her a half smile. "Thanks."

"Why don't we go home and get you into a hot bubble bath?And, maybe some hot fudge sundaes? We'll watch stupid TV and forget about life, okay?"

I nod. "Okay."

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