I opened my mouth to say of course I would, but the thought of being left alone back here made a thread of anxiety uncurl in my stomach. I actually didn’t like that idea. At all. “See?” she asked. “Don’t worry, boo. I’ve got you. I’m used to it.” “Used to what?” “That you can’t go anywhere in public by yourself.” “What? Yes I can.” She raised her eyebrows. “No, you can’t. Except work. You’ve been that way since I’ve known you.”
