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What?

That bad feeling was back in a big way, and for ato puke

“Mrs Lewis,” I said weakly

“It’s Brenda,” she answered gently “It’s always been Brenda”

I nodded and blew out a long, shuddering breath I was so afraid to speak To ask the question that hovered on the tip of ue

“I forgot my cell at home,” I said instead

She nodded and wrapped her ar as if she was cold It was hot as hell, nearly 100 degrees, and yet I was the same I felt like I’d been dipped into a bucket of ice

“Your uncle told me you were in the store I ran into him at the bank”

My heart spiked, pounding so fast and furious that, for a second, I was dizzy I felt as if I’d just played the toughest football gale play h

It would never be enough

That bad feeling I’d had for weeks was back, wor a part of me that I didn’t think would ever recover

“I don’t blame you, Nathan…for the accident I know you would never do anything to hurt Trevor or anyone on purpose You’re a good boy I want you to know that” Her voice was rough, but strong “I know that Mike is being hard on you…he just…Trevor was his world, you know? And it’s just so hard, and I…” A tear slipped down her cheek and she wiped it away, but another soon followed

I didn’t think I could feel any worse or sink any lower But I guess I rong

“I just wanted you to know that I don’t blaer once, and none of us were squeaky clean, especially Mike” She sighed “I’ve done things that were stupid and thoughtless and dangerous” She shrugged “All of us have”

“I don’t…” I began and had to stop “I don’t knohat to say, Brenda I’h”