He nods. "A child is her greatest dream. If we don't make it come true together, she'll..."
Immediately, I'm at his side, wrapping my arm around his shoulders. Despite all the mistakes we've made in the past few weeks, we're friends. He's been carrying this burden for months, and I can't imagine how it must have been for him to face this alone.
"I can't lose her," he pleads, looking at me with desperation in his eyes. "You have to understand."
I do understand. And it breaks my heart. "But I can't lose Sky either," I reply. "We need to find another way."
I think hard, turning our problem over in my mind, examining it from every possible and impossible angle. But no matter which way I look at it, one thing doesn't change.
Either Jakob will lose the love of his life or I will.
"Fuck," I exclaim, and that's not even close to what I want to say.
We need a solution, even though it seems there isn't one.
What if I don't wait any longer? What if I explain everything to Sky now, just like I did with Jakob?
Would she understand me?
Could she forgive me now and perhaps see this as an opportunity for her? I could persuade Jakob to publish the article inSanningens Ögonblick. He could handle it with professionalism and sensitivity, helping Sky and the label. Whatever I write in my article about her, she'll approve every word.
Of course, only if she's ready for it.
She'll keep control, unlike if another journalist uncovers her truth.
I already know how many journalists would go to great lengths for Sky's story, and Jakob has proven that each of them can uncover her truth.
