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I read the note againand then again Each tilanced up at the feords I’des of the notebook as a groan escaped reeter’s desk of Mama’s Café, and rewrote the small part I already had, and added the words that were noing to er had s

The shoulder that you cry on

Out on that ledge you walk on

When you’re sinking

Who knows your keeps your secrets locked up

When I’m there’s no one you can trust

I know it’s

Just say the words and I’ll be there

The last line I threw in because of the stranger’s note, and smiled to myself at the words Then below their note, I wrote my own response:

I’m sorry if I scared you, but I’?) This is actually about a pseudo-relationship with a guy I appreciate your words, and I believe anyone who had been thinking of ending their life would have loved receiving your note As er is, I need to get home However, I will leave this here in hopes that you find it, and that it gives you peace of mind

I stood and placedfor the notebook to be left there Then, despite the way my body rebelled at the action, I forced myself to walk away from my notebook and out of Mama’s Café

Chapter Four

Charlie

May 30, 2016

I PULLED INTO the alleyway beside the warehouse er who had taken the tier’s car to an abrupt stop when I saw Keith dart from the warehouse to the front of

I watched as he disappeared behind the propped-up hood of my car, and my stomach dropped

I looked around the alleyway, but saw only Grey’s car in its usual spot I tried to think if I’d seen any other cars parked on the street on my way in, but I’d been so consu attention

My fingers danced anxiously on the steering wheel as I conteet into the warehouse--like a here I wouldn’t have to walk past my car, and eventually I blew out a harsh, deterure out the probleain Doubtful, but not completely improbable

But no matter how many times I told myself thatbehind that hood And just the thought of seeing hier’s car behind mine and shut it off With another deep breath in, I stepped out and walked toward the sound of hed down and harder than the one before it

When his voice wove between Keith’s words, I faltered

This was the probleers in this town Everyone knew everyone else’s business And there was nowhere to hide