He said, “I’m not whole because you’re not whole.”
He placed his other hand over hers and leaned across the table until they were inches apart. She saw the kindness in his eyes and felt the sadness blossom anew at the loss she was about to create.
“Pike. I have to tell you something.”
He said, “Shhhh. You don’t have to tell me anything. I just want you to know I’m here, just like you were for me. No commitments, no big talk until you’re ready. I just want you to know I understand.”
She felt the tears well up and said, “No, you
He cut her off. “Jennifer, I didn’t kill Lucas because of what he did to my family. I killed him for what he did to you.”
It took several seconds for the meaning to become clear. Then several more for the implications to sink in.
Pike leaned in farther and kissed her again. This time she hesitatingly returned it.
He said, “I hear Monkey’s Blood can cure anything.”
