Page 9 of It Happened Back Then (Nilsson Family #3)

Me: You ever feel like you’re standing in a room full of people and still completely alone?

Blossom: Yeah. All the time.

Me: I don’t know if I belong here, Blossom. Seattle’s loud. It’s city life and I’m country. I keep saying I’m happy here, but I think I’m lying to myself.

Blossom: You’re not lying to yourself, it’s just different. You’re allowed to feel weird about change.

Me: I don't know. Some nights I look around at the city lights and loud people, and all I want is the peace that comes with sitting at Bean Lake.

Blossom: You just miss home.

Me: I miss you.

Blossom: Bennett...

Me: I’m not asking for anything. I just needed to say it.

Blossom: I miss you too. Can I be selfish?

Me: Yes.

Blossom: I want you to come home. I miss you so much, Bennett. I want you here, but I won’t ask you to give anything up. Not for me.

Me: What if I’m not giving something up? What if I’m choosing what I want?

Blossom: Then I’ll be here.

Me: Maybe it’s time I stop running from where I belong.

Blossom: Maybe.