Chapter 89

Nicole felt a pang of sadness for him. She knew what it was like to lose someone one loved. "I know it's hard," she said gently. "But you have to keep going. For her. She would want you to be happy." Garrett's arms went limp, and he broke the hug. Without a word, he guided her to the trunk. They were both silent again. The tension and fear rippled through the air. Finally, Garrett spoke. "I don't know how to go on without her," he repeated, his voice trembling with emotion. "She was everything to me, and now she's gone." Nicole's heart broke. She couldn't imagine what he was feeling, but it was similar to the unending pain she was in. Her mouth was stuck together as she tried to put forth something encouraging. "I'm so sorry," she said softly. "I can't imagine how hard this must be for you." Garrett looked at her, his eyes filled with tears. "I don't want to go on," he said. "I just want to be with her again." Nicole reached out and took his hand. "I know how you feel," she said. "But