When Forever Ended by Cara Dee

Author:Cara Dee [Dee, Cara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2016-11-29T16:00:00+00:00

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Some thirty-plus years ago, Will and I sat in a tree house sipping a beer we'd stolen from his parents. The bottle of bourbon between us now wasn’t stolen, though we sat in much the same way, backs against the wall, legs stretched out along the bed, and conversation flowing aimlessly and easily.

It'd always been easy to talk to Will.

Reminiscing hadn't been his thing at guys' night, but we got to share some memories now. Everything from summer camps and shit we got into, to school and sports.

After learning that his folks were several states away, it was easier to talk about times when they were involved, too.

"I'm glad you're back," he admitted, taking a sip of his drink. "I never thought I'd say that."

I smirked wryly. "Never thought I'd hear it."

He snorted a lazy chuckle.

He was quiet while I refilled the glasses, and he got pensive.

"I've been selfish, though." He kept his gaze on the drink. "You'll use my depression as an excuse—perhaps it's valid—but that doesn’t make it right."

"What do you mean?" I took a swig, finally relaxing. The week was coming to an end, my kid was happy and making new friends, the cabin was starting to look like a home, and I was with Will. The bourbon was fucking stellar, too. My chest felt warm and loose, the burn in my throat dull and smooth.

"We haven't talked much about you," he clarified. "The news you dumped in my lap on Alex's steps wasn't exactly minor. You've had a lot happening, as well."

Maybe, but I was in no rush. "There's time." I bumped his shoulder with mine. "I wanna ensure your depression is temporary—you know what I mean." It was a nasty bitch to get rid of completely; bouts came and went. "Whatever happens then… But before we get there, I don’t want you to pretend to be interested."

He winced. "It's hard to explain."

"No need to explain something I already understand." I emptied my drink and coughed. "I'm no almost-doctor like you, but I know that shit's chemical. I also know you. You give a damn." I shut up, thinking I might be rambling without getting my message across.

Will sighed and followed suit, draining his glass. Then he tilted his head back against the wall and huffed with a wry smile. "Almost-doctor."

The corners of my mouth twisted up.

Who knew, maybe I would be next. Unlike when I was a kid, I could pinpoint feelings and thoughts now. This constant need to be here for Will and how often he was on my mind went beyond friendship. He was pretty much everything to me for nineteen years, but then I was gone for twenty-four. Yet, I came back here, and as much as everything had changed…nothing had. Along with my boy, Will was still part of that "everything."

When he got better and went home to his wife and children again, it would be difficult to act as if that didn’t bother me on a personal level.

Some friend I was.

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