A/N: We’re getting down to the wire. Thank so much for bearing with me on this journey. =) And THANK YOU for all of the lovely comments, critiques, the follows and reblogs, and artwork (blv77) I appreciate it more than I can say.

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Chapter 28: Heart’s a Mess

Your heart’s a mess
You won’t admit to it
It makes no sense
But I’m desperate to connect
And you, you can’t live like this
~Gotye

“I’m sorry about the other night.” Sam’s voice sounded weary.

They hadn’t spoken in a couple of days, though they’d kept in touch via text. Val didn’t like it, but she understood. Things were well underway with Sam’s divorce and, though he hadn’t discussed the details with her yet, she got the impression that his meeting with Karen hadn’t gone well. She didn’t want to add to the pressure, so she gave him the space he seemed to need.

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