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"Give ht; we can talk about the rest tomorrow Can you do that for me?"

I look into his eyes and then nod, because of course I can do that for hi and taking a box froht in

He hands it tohands I open the paper slowly, tearing it apart bit by bit When I reach the box, it’s siasp at the beautiful little bracelet lying in a bed of satin I take it out and see it’s a naold chain connects with a plaque-like creation that has an inscription on it I read the top "Rainer & Emy" My heart aches and more tears slide down my cheeks

"It’s beautiful, Rainer," I croak

"Turn it over"

I flip it over and shway to the Danger Zone" I can’t help but laugh hoarsely It’s our favorite song He reaches over and takes it fro it around hway and soon we’re going to reach the danger zone, but there’s light on the other side Can you believe that, Emy?"

I look up into his eyes and nod

He smiles

"Good Now dance with me, because I need you instarts to play I look inside to see Kenny giving h Rainer wraps his arms around my body, and I putto thea ht now It’s a memory I’ll hold onto for the rest of ood one I’ll have

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

NOW – MALI

"Wait, let asps

I place a coffee down in front of her, and nod Thenat her hands

"I’, but I was afraid"

She looks up at me, and she looks tired I heard her and Tyke made up, but she still appears exhausted I can understand that It’s been a crazy night

"No, I’ether and hearing what I said"

I shrug "It was the truth"

It still is