I need another drink!” I said as a second attempt to change the subject.
“Shots!” America yelled.
Shepley rolled his eyes. “Oh, yeah. That’s what you need, another shot.

“I wonder what Mom would say if she were here,” I said.Dad pulled back, his eyes…”

“I felt the tears fill my eyes, but before they touched my cheeks, Travis’ solid…”

“He kissed me as if I was the air he'd gone without for five days.”

“The door vibrated with the soft bump of Travis’’ forehead against the door. “I …”