I strangled the edge of my seat with white knuckles. You’ve let me down. I’d heard that sentiment plenty of times in my life, including from my father, but the calm, matter-of-fact manner in which Coach delivered it stung harder than any heated words or shouts. If my breakup with Scarlett was the worst conversation of my life, this was a strong contender for second place. The growing weight of guilt pressed in from all sides, making me want to melt into the floor and disappear forever.
