JACKSON

“That was exactly the point, though.” I cough and belch, and in that moment, I can feel my entire intestine running toward my mouth.

He lets out a deep sigh, one of those bone-tired sighs that make me feel like a kid again. I’ve disappointed him. But that’s not my fault. I didn’t bring this upon myself. I’m just selfish enough to care for only myself but how bad is that?

“It doesn’t fix anything.” I know that, he knows that, and every other person who decides to run ...