“Hey, little brother,” he says, squeezing my back. “We’ve been here before, haven’t we?” I nod and hold on to him tighter. “It’s easier this time, and maybe it shouldn’t be. But I can leave you here because I know you can do this, Jake. I don’t have one fucking doubt. Okay?” “I’m scared,” I mumble. “I know.” “I need you to look out for Felix for me, okay? He doesn’t—” “I got him, Jake.”
