“Can I give you a hug?” That... wasn’t at all what I expected her to say. “Why?” “Because I have a feeling that you haven’t had one in a while. And if we’re keeping secrets, what’s one more? Besides, I like hugging it out after an apology. It seals the forgiveness.” I stared at her optimistic face for a moment before turning to face her on the couch and opening my arm. “Come here, Sunnyside.” Brooke laughed and scooted over.
