*Eason*

“Eason, what the hell happened back there?” Veronica’s voice was tight with worry and judgment.

How could I possibly explain what I’d just lived through?

“I... I can’t…” I choked out, my voice raw.

Veronica scoffed, gripping the steering wheel even tighter. “I told you she was bad news, you should never have gotten back together. Just look at the state you’re in.”

“Don’t start, ...