I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t asked that before. I was such an asshole.
“It was very good,” she said and the smile on her face was blinding. “Everyone there is so nice and patient. There is a lot to learn, but I think I did okay.”
“I’m sure you did just fine,” I reassured her.
“I think I’m going to like it there.”
“Good. I’m glad. And if not, you can always find something else.”
I wanted to tell her that she probably didn’t even need to work. I knew Chris and Ky would take care of her in a heartbeat and not think anything of it. Only I knew her, despite the fact that I hadn’t been in her life all that long. I knew that she had to prove to herself and the world that she could care for herself and Chry.
Something in me was determined to help her in any way that I could, even if it was something as simple as looking out for the little guy when she needed.
“Have a good night, Ingram,” I said and closed the door after I made sure it was safe.
She gave me a little wave through the window right before she drove off and I stood there for a long time after she was out of sight staring blindly at the tree line.
