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“I can’t imagine what pain my brother is going through right now. I just want to fix it for him.”

“Spoken like a true big brother, this time you can’t, you can only be there for him,” Alex says.

“And be there for Rosie, too. I’m not sure when she is coming back to work, but I’ve given her whatever time she needs. I understand Emily is living with her,” Ivy says. I nod. “I’m sure that must be tough. But hang in there.”

“Tonight, I want to forget, can we all get fucked up?” I ask my friends.

“Hell yeah,” Jasper calls out.

12

DANIEL

It’s been a while since we’ve come back from Paris, and I try again to reach out to Rosie.

Daniel: Hey it’s me. How’s Emily?

Rosie: She’s not good. Emily’s suffering from nightmares most nights.

Daniel: What can I do?

Rosie: Turn back time.

Rosie: Nothing.

Daniel: I’d give anything to turn back time.

Daniel: How are you?

Rosie: Doesn’t matter how I am. All that matters is Emily is safe.

Daniel: It matters to me.

Rosie: I’m fine.

Daniel: If you need me, I’m here.

Rosie: K

Daniel: Has Emily been getting Louis’ sunflowers?

Rosie: Yes. But she doesn’t want them. My flat is filling up with them.

Daniel: Louis is heartbroken.

Rosie: As is Emily.

Another week passes.

Ivy: Just so you know, Rosie has made it back to work this morning.

Daniel: How is she?

Ivy: Quiet.

Ivy: How’s her friend?

Daniel: Not good.

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