“Maybe, but who could have guessed that? They were hiding their relationship. I can’t imagine feeling that much and even wanting to hide it, much less being able to.”

He talks about Will all the time. Saying his name - having the right to - when he’s not even there brings the same rush of warmth that his presence does. Who would just… not?

“We mended things last month. Me and Sheehan. Guess that’s over.”