Page 30 of Every Step She Takes
“I recently inherited a lot of gold,” I say, and Inez snorts a laugh. This is where I want to stay: in the shallows where I make jokes and Inez laughs.
“Not Sadie, okay?” she repeats, her tone sober.
I wish I had another beer, another label to rip up, another distraction to keep the thoughts from slipping in through the cracks.
“Not Sadie,” I agree. “I was thinking about Rebecca, actually…”
“Don’t.”
“What? She keeps ittight. That’s a GILF if I’ve ever seen one.”
“Please stop.”
“Or maybe Ro. We could make love while their corgis watch, then snuggle up for a Ken Burns documentary after.”
“Why are you like this?” Inez covers her face to hide her laughter.
I laugh too, and then I order another beer.
At the end of the night we hug, and Inez slips a healing crystal into the pocket of my fleece.
“What is this? Were you carrying this around all day?”
She ignores my teasing. “It’s amethyst. For willpower.”
THE CAMINO CREW
Inez Oliveira
Boa noite, beautiful pilgrims!
I hope you get the rest you need to face our first full day tomorrow!9:54 p.m.
Inez Oliveira
Tomorrow we will also have our first sharing circle! Part of this tour isguided self-reflection as we make our journey. Each day, I will ask the group a question to prompt self-reflection, and I will invite you to share.9:57 p.m.
Ro Hashmi
DO WE HAVE TO SHARE?9:58 p.m.
Inez Oliveira
I know it can be scary to be vulnerable, but connection is one of the greatest gifts the Camino offers us.10:03 p.m.
Ro Hashmi
BUT DO WE HAVE TO SHARE???10:05 p.m.
Rebecca Hartley
Dear Camino Friends,
It was lovely to chat with y’all at dinner. Thank you for being so accepting. I can’t wait to share with you more tomorrow.
Love,
Rebecca10:12 p.m.
