Viola.

I wanted him to know, crystal clear.

That I will support him fully and protect him with every decision he makes.

No matter how rushed it seems or even if it feels totally wrong in the heat of the moment.

"I'll stand by you, Mathew, always and forever," I vowed silently, drying off.

Even if it's a bad call, I'd back him up.

I dried my body carefully with the soft towel, patting away the water droplets.

And combed my damp hair back smoothly over my shoulders.

Then I slipped ...