“I think maybe, I want to go home today… If we can get a flight.” I am trying so hard to ignore any talk of this, and as I wander around the room to pull clothes out, I hear him sigh harder. Trying not to give in to the emotions swirling in my gut and keep my head together.

“You need to rest, stay in bed a few days first… We can talk about leaving later. Sophie! Come here and talk to me.” He holds out his hand as though gesturing for me to take it, but I push it away as I ...