“I can’t begin to grasp what you’ve been through, but you aren’t ready for this. You might never be ready for this. You should go home. The department offered you a severance package. Take it. Why do this when you don’t need to?” “Why are you doing it?” The wind kicked up, bringing with it the scent of charred wood. He stared at her for a long moment. “It’s all I know how to do.” “Me too.”
