Pax swallows me in a hug as Maggie disappears past security. He’s been aloof and absent lately, and I think much of it has been because, like me, he’s feeling too much. He and Candace broke up again, and between my accident, and the impending date of Maggie leaving, and his football schedule, I can feel his mental exhaustion with just a glance. His chest falls with a heavy sigh. “I’m sorry I’ve been a dick.” My voice is too garbled to respond, so I hug him closer, reliant on his comfort and support.
