I let my eyelids flutter shut and nuzzled into her warm lap, feeling safer than I had in years. Maybe ever. “You make me feel safe.” “Oh, Joe.” “I love you so fucking much it hurts.” “I know, baby. I love you, too.” “Don’t send me away again, Molloy.” “I won’t, Joe.” Her hand was on my hair again. “Shh, now. Just sleep it off, baby.”
