By Your Side

“If my mom taught me one thing it’s that you can’t control anyone but yourself.”

Things happen for a reason.

“She didn’t exactly say them, but I saw them in her eyes.”

Dallin’s property, behind a shed. I bent over because I thought I was going to be sick, but nothing happened.

“And what’s wrong with risk? What’s wrong with going after the uncertain choice? The one you haven’t planned to a T.”

“You know what’s wrong with that. It would stress me out too much. I need security.”

“You’ve . . . you’ve seen things they haven’t. I’m worried they won’t understand.”

“Maybe you should trust them.”

“But I have no idea how they’ll react.”

He nodded slowly.

Hiking. Nature.”

“And reading?”

“Yes.”

“So, exploring new places?” I said.

Possibilities don’t hurt as much as realities. Possibilities are exciting and endless. Realities are final.

Possibilities don’t hurt as much as realities. Possibilities are exciting and endless. Realities are final.

“Are you sure you’re ready for this?” I asked.
“What?”
“Commitment.”
He smiled. “You make it easy.”