“You saying I’m a good omen or what?” I asked quietly. I thought he’d rib me, but he was serious as he said, “That’s exactly what I’m saying. You’re the precursor for good things to come, Donnelly. I’ve known you for over a decade, and you don’t bring harm or toxicity to the party.” He kept going. “You won’t let anything drag you down. Not your family, not a shitty situation, not a drunk fuck at a bar, and not yourself. And don’t blame yourself now, bro. I highly doubt Luna would want that.”

