Chapter 7

After Zach let out everything about his dad, I could see the relief lifting off his shoulders.

“Hey June, do you remember what you said to me the other night?”

Knowing exactly what he’s talking about, I stuttered and froze. “Look, I was stupid and tired. Don’t let sleepy June speak for extremely conscious June.”

Zach let out a chuckle. “I know, I won’t press on it. But, just know that… Me too.” He leaned in to kiss my cheek and then got up. “I got a frozen pizza to toss on, are you hungry?”

I nodded and he went out to the kitchen. I got up to walk to the bathroom and started to wash my face. I remember exactly what I told him, I just know it was too soon. Besides, he’s got so much on his plate, I don’t need him to worry about committing to a relationship right now. I just want him to be happy and I will support him through it all.

I feel my phone vibrating in my pocket and I take it out to see Terri’s name on the screen. I answered it and she was smiling at me over the FaceTime call.