“Want me to get you some coffee?” I ask, because I’d never do this without coffee. “No. Stay till it’s over.” So I do and we sit there and stare in silence until the sky is bright. “What were you thinking about?” he asks. “You were all furrowed when I came out.” “Nothing.” Talking about Ben is going to make me feel like a loser, so I’m quiet. Leo turns his head to me and gives me a look like he’s not buying it. I say, “How nice it is that Ben’s gone.” “Where is he now?” “Who knows. He said Asia.” “So, you don’t hear from him? He doesn’t see the kids?” “Nope. Well, he calls sometimes and makes
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