Page 351 of Glass (Crank 2)

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him is exponentially better than

being alone. Especially when

I’m wired. But not so much

when I’m coming down. That’s

when those little differences

really get on my nerves. Then we

argue. Sometimes we fight.

Always, we make up with heart

felt apologies and great sex.

So maybe the compromise

is worth it, after all.

The Scariest Thing

I’m facing now is trying to get

Hunter out of my mother’s grasp.

But he is my baby, damnit.

Finally, I find the courage to call.

“Hi, Mom. Trey and I are all set

up in our own apartment.

We want to bring Hunter for

a visit. Can we come pick him

up?” How will this go?

Mom is silent for several

seconds. Do you really

think that’s a good idea?

I’ve rehearsed this. I know

what to say. “I appreciate

that you’ve taken such good

care of him. But he needs

to get used to being around

his mom…and stepfather.”

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