“It’ll get better,” I tell her. Addy just nods, and I add, “You can’t save everyone, Addy.” Her voice catches. “I know.” “But you did save me. Literally, this time.” She sends me a faintly puzzled look and asks, “When did I save you figuratively?” “When you made me go to Bronwyn’s piano recital and tell her how I felt. I would’ve been stubborn and stupid enough to let the best thing in my life pass me by if it weren’t for you.”
