Lunch wasn't feasible, but we did get together on campus at 2:30 in the afternoon for a brief visit. Amy looked nervous until I smiled and hugged her tightly. She melted against my chest. I rubbed her back and felt her relax as I kissed the top of her head.
"You look great," I said as we sat on a bench.
"Thanks," she said. "I felt like a nervous wreck all morning. I could barely look at Hope in our morning class, much less talk to her."
"That's a shame," I said. "I'm sure she is just as nervous about talking to you."
"What do I say, though?" she asked.
"Honestly? Just act like last night never happened. At least until you know you guys are okay, and you've had some time to think about it. Once you get past that, you guys have lots to talk about."
She looked at my face closely. "Danie
