“I loved you,” I told him. “You did.” “You were the only person who ever really made me feel safe.” “I remember.” “I made a mistake.” “I know.” “I should’ve come back for you.” “You should’ve.” “Leaving you behind like that was so unnecessary.” “Maybe.” “I didn’t deserve you.” Shaun paused, for a moment just looking at me with such a meaningful intensity. Quiet as a whisper, he said the words, “I disagree.”