The Canary Cowards

by Jescie Hall

It felt like something Joey would say to Chandler, so here we are.”

“Just opening up. Letting anyone into our little world.”

“You have to understand, I haven’t had anyone to depend on but me. The situation Colin and I are in now is something I hold really close. It's been…” She pauses, trying to find the words. “Well, I guess I don't admit this often, but it's been really difficult.”

“I think I've just realized over the years that we're better off in our little world together. I don't want to have to explain to anyone what Colin means to me or need to prove why I do it. I don't want to convince someone to understand.”