“I didn’t have a choice with you,” I said. “I couldn’t keep you out. I want you to know that I loved you at first sight, Justin. It just took me a really long time to be able to tell you what I saw.” He let out a shaky puff of air. “I love you,” I said again. “I’m sorry it came so late. You deserved to hear it sooner. When it still mattered.”
