“What are you thinking?” I don’t hesitate. “I want you to be happy. I want it more for you than for myself.” My answer surprises him. “The feeling’s mutual, Scottie.” “I have to know you, Chris. I don’t ever want to not know you.” It’s the absolute truth. He tugs his full bottom lip through his teeth before he speaks. “I don’t see how that can be.” I nod. “I know. But it doesn’t make it any less true.”
