He nods slowly and then reaches over to take my hand. “I solemnly swear to be your best friend forever. I’ll always be here for you and love you, no matter what happens.” Squeezing his hand, I let his words settle into my heart and take away the pain I’ve been feeling since Owen died. “I solemnly swear to be your best friend and to never leave you. I’ll never hurt you and will always love you. No matter what happens.”
