None of us can move on until I make a choice and we can’t keep living in this state of indecision. Our lives began falling apart in her bedroom that day and ever since we have hurt each other, fought, and drifted apart in new ways. We’ve crossed lines, made a mess of everything, and muddied the waters of our friendship. For us both, I need to be the one who pulls us all out of this and puts everything back where it belongs.

In the long-term things will work out. Sophie belongs as ...