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“Hey, wo kids later and later”
She shook her head “I don’t think I could do it Care that ain”
“Give it time,” he said
“Youfor a neife?”
He laughed “Shit Jade was lucky to tae But I wouldn’t totally discount it if she could handle my life”
“I find it hard to believe”
He shrugged “I don’t pretty up words to make others feel better, Sprite”
“Does it ever stop hurting so much?”
“No, but you learn how to handle it better Your life beco you lost”
“Is that hoent for you?” she questioned
“With the help of the club, yeah You have to find so and hold on to that shit like it’s your last chance at life because it is Grief is a crushing weight You have to find a flotation device to keep your head above water”
“I don’t know that I can”
“I saw you out there tonight You were alive”
“Because here I’m so certain things It’s a chance to figure things out”
“Allow yourself the time and space to continue that, Es You’re welcome here anytime”