This was the first time he’d heard anything like this and wasn’t dissimilar to what he had felt with Holland’s mother suddenly in his life.“I ...ook it out on you, Adam. I’m sorry. You were right, I was young and stupid. I made your life hell and you didn’t deserve any of it. I’m so sorry,” she said choking through forced tears.Adam got up and sat next to her. He put her head on his shoulder and let her cry, occasionally whispering, “It’s OK,” and, “It’s not your fault,” as the torrent of. Both Michelle and I laughed at how much we had in common. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t think gals like her existed. So when she asked me if I wanted to share a meal in the school cafeteria later that night, I practically jumped. In case you’re wondering, I said a resounding yes. Thank you very much. So, we went to the cafeteria and bonded over sandwiches and warm coffee. Michelle was something else, folks. I have never seen a woman eat so much. And she’s so athletic and fit-looking. I. The steel beams of the bridge understructure a mere 5 feet above it. A car roared and then in the silence he could hear the coo of doves. The shelf was splattered with bird shit. An old torn mattress lay on the shelf with a ratty sleeping bag piled at its foot. The rush of traffic, the smell of diesel exhaust and oil, mixed with his headache, gave everything he saw an unreal tint.The brambles below the shelf were thick with discarded beer cans. He worked his way awkwardly the rest of the way. " he said. "No, duh.....aren'tyou listening....I just told you it was HIS idea...I didn't make him doit....he wanted to wear it and it wasn't to a party. It was just him andme." But you seem OK with it. Like it didn't bother you. Almost like it's aneveryday happening," he said. "Haha...well, no, it doesn't happen everyday. But he...." Just then her cellphone rang and interruped her so sheanswered it."Amy just called, and she wants me to come over right now. So I'm goingto ride my bike to her.
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