MINE TO BULLY
The rooftop had been transformed entirely from the overgrown, forgotten space I remembered, potted flowers now lining the perimeter, candles flickering gently in glass holders scattered across a small table set with two chairs, though clearly not intended for dining given everything else surrounding it.
I turned in a slow circle, taking in every detail, the careful arrangement of lights, the flowers I recognized as my favorite variety, small touches that spoke of weeks of thoughtful planning rather than a hastily assembled gesture.
You did all of this, I said, disbelief coloring my voice as I turned back to face him.
With considerable help, he admitted. Helen and Lena mostly. I'm hopeless at