31: Confessions

DANIEL

It's hard to anticipate the outcome of this journey, and that unravels me. Deep in my gut, I know I won't like what I will find, and I guess that's why I let Liam tug along.

I may not tell him, but having him here is giving me strength. To deal with whatever goes down between Kevin and me.

Nineteen hours later, we are both staring at the sign post. A hundred meters ahead, it read. I hadn't realized my hands were shaking until Liam placed his on top and gave me an encouraging smile.

“I know I'm no prize,” he began, staring up at me. “And I am confusing most of the time and I will probably annoy you to death, but I am here, for a lifetime, if you want me.”

His words brought forth this warmth in my heart and I didn't feel so nervous anymore. I leaned in and kissed his cheek before we stepped out of the car, and continued by foot.

Liam just followed quietly, giving me time to gather my thoughts, as we made our way to the parish office.

From the postcard I had got from Kevin last