“What did you say?” Closing my eyes, I gather my courage. And I lie to him. “I said…this is for the best. It’s better this way,” I murmur, trying to keep my tone level. Strong and fearless. Then I step in to him one more time, lift up, and place a final goodbye kiss to his lips. “Look for me over the rainbow, Brant. This Junebug will be flying high.”
