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You need to speak to him. Alone. Just the two of you. He’s more confused than you.

Me:

I thought loving him from afar for all these years was painful, but this feels so much worse. *crying emoji*

Lily:

I’m coming down to the ER to see you.

Me:

Don’t. We have a six-car pile-up on the way in.

Lily:

Okay, but will you promise me you will come and see us on your next day off? The kids miss you. Grace is desperate to do your hair. She’s mastered a French braid… she hasn’t, but in her head she has. *laughing emoji*

Me:

Tell her I love her, and I’ll be over on Saturday.

Lily:

Love you, Erika, and I’m here for you. So is Ash.

Me:

What did Ash say?

Lily:

I haven’t had a chance to speak to him alone yet. I left him and Buster with Leon to say goodbye.

Me:

How is Leon?

Lily:

Baffled by how he can’t remember you and upset that he hurt you. You need to talk.

Me:

I know. We will.

Lily:

Sooner rather than later. Don’t drift apart.

Me:

I promise. Thank you, Lily. I have to go. x

Lily:

Love you. x

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