Luna’s Volvo, a security SUV, and Mazda are parked near the two pumps. Leaned up against the cars are Akara and Banks…then Quinn, Gabe, and Frog. And Oscar. His arms are crossed tightly over his chest. He’s against the door of the Mazda. He must’ve taken his husband’s car. And I realize, they aren’t here for Luna. They came here for me. I love my family. It crashes against me, and I look down at the pavement, trying not to fucking cry. When I get it together, I look up and I nod to them in thanks, unable to speak. They don’t need to say anything to me. Words don’t feel as good as what they
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