“Hey, Ed,” Kenneth says, and my eyes shift from the water to his sharp, freckled jaw. “It means a lot to me that you came today. I know it’s weird that I asked you to come do something you hate. This is my favorite place in the world, and I’m happy I get to share it with you.” My heartbeat slows as he meets my eye. “I know there are so many other things you could be doing instead, so I’m glad you’re here with me.”
