“What if they don’t let me in?” he asks, his eyes frenzied, his hand sweating in mine. “I’m not family.” “You are,” I say, as we step in line at the reception desk. “You’re her grandson.”
“I’m just so happy to see you and William together. I’m glad that you have each other. It’s all I’ve ever wanted for both of you. So when the time comes, I can die a happy woman.”
“Look, I don’t do boyfriends, William,” Lex says, and I feel my heart sink, because what the fuck is this thing between us then? Maybe I was wrong and he doesn’t feel anything deeper for me. But then he just sighs and adds, “But I’ll be yours if you want.
“I forgot to ask, are you okay, love?” Lex asks, his voice hoarse. My throat is sore and my eyes feel heavy but I smile sadly as I shake my head. “No, I’m not but I’m strong for you, Lex. I’ll be strong for you.”
“He’s Brenda’s grandson.” I eye William and smile, feeling myself start to tear up again. “She gave him to me before she left so I wouldn’t be alone. Told us to take care of each other.”
