The "breather" day one.
Billy went to school. He went to Hockey. He came home for dinner. He packed up his toothbrush, some clean clothes, his bears, his skateboard and his favorite photo of he and Hope. He kissed his mother good bye. He hugged his father. He kissed his siblings and he grabbed the 7 o'clock A train to midtown. He got off and walked four blocks. When he got to Alexis's blissfully empty apartment he was simply certian he was doing the right thing. If he didn't get himself together a little bit there was no way he could be a good boyfriend, a good son, a good friend, a good athlete, whatever.
The apartment was much bigger than he imagined midtown apartments to be. Alexis's sheets were soft and her carpet vacummed. He flicked on the tv and put on a basketball game while he made himself a snack. After he ate his grilled cheese and tomato soup all he could think of was sleep. Panicking is really exhausting. He climbed into bed and was instantly asleep. In the morning Hank would arrive and we would send Hope another note before school.
The apartment was much bigger than he imagined midtown apartments to be. Alexis's sheets were soft and her carpet vacummed. He flicked on the tv and put on a basketball game while he made himself a snack. After he ate his grilled cheese and tomato soup all he could think of was sleep. Panicking is really exhausting. He climbed into bed and was instantly asleep. In the morning Hank would arrive and we would send Hope another note before school.