“No one could ever replace you. He worships the ground you walk on, regardless of whatever rough patch you’re going through right now.” I unleash a pent-up breath. “I wish things were better.” “Maybe the trip will help.” “If there even is a trip.” Julian takes a long pull from his beer bottle. “Maybe you could…” I stop paying attention to him once I catch Ellie’s blond hair out of the corner of my eye.
