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\u201cHey, Josie,\u201d he said softly, immediately sensing the heaviness in the room. He reached for her hand, squeezing it gently. \u201cI\u2019m so sorry.\u201d \u201cThanks, Todd,\u201d Josie said, her voice trembling. \u201cReally.\u201d He nodded, determination etched on his face. \u201cYou got this. I\u2019m here for you. Just hold onto my hand, okay? I won\u2019t let you go.\u201d Josie took a deep breath, her heart quietly grateful for Todd\u2019s presence. As they prepared to leave, Riley hugged both of them tightly, whispering words of encouragement.<\/p>\n

Josie felt a little spark of hope, even with all her sadness, because Todd was there and she didn\u2019t have to face it all by herself. \u2014 Todd\u2019s hand found hers again, warm and firm, as they boarded the plane. The cabin air, stale and recirculated, did little to ease the tightness in her chest.<\/p>\n

Todd settled her into the window seat, a strategic move he knew would offer a sliver of comfort, and then took the aisle. As the engines began to whine, a low rumble that vibrated through the floor, Josie squeezed his hand until her knuckles turned white. Todd didn\u2019t flinch, just returned the pressure, his eyes steady on hers.<\/p>\n

The plane lurched forward, and then the unmistakable push of acceleration, pinning her back into the seat. Josie squeezed her eyes shut, expecting the lift-off, but throughout the whole thing, she felt a surprising sense of comfort. Somehow, she knew with Todd, she\u2019d be ok. The flight felt endless, but eventually, the plane finally touched down with a jarring thud that sent a jolting wave of relief through Josie. After they gathered their bags, they stepped out of the airport to the familiar sights of her hometown, a bittersweet reminder of everything she had come back to face.<\/p>\n

Todd led Josie to the car where her dad was waiting, looking weathered and heartbroken. \u201cThank you for being here,\u201d Josie whispered to Todd, squeezing his hand once more. \u201cAlways,\u201d he replied softly, nodding before stepping back to let father and daughter share their reunion. The moment Josie saw him, a surge of emotion washed over her as they hugged tightly. She felt the strength of his hug, a grounding force that lifted some of the weight from her heart.<\/p>\n

Todd watched quietly before he was introduced, then they chatted briefly and headed off. OceanofPDF.com funeral At Josie\u2019s family home, her dad greeted Todd warmly, appreciating his support during such a difficult time. The walls of her childhood home held so many memories it was almost overwhelming.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDamn, Todd, I haven\u2019t seen you in forever!\u201d Riley\u2019s voice was as bright and cheerful as always. \u201cLook at all those grey hairs, shit!\u201d \u201cYeah,\u201d Todd mumbled while running his fingers through his salt and pepper temples. \u201cBeen volunteering for buncha business trips, picking up some extra training.\u201d Todd hadn\u2019t been in the mood for much social interaction since his wife left him earlier in the winter. Ever since Erin walked out with little explanation, he\u2019d been dodging reality. Business trips were an easy way to avoid facing his emotions head-on, giving him a temporary escape and making it easier to avoid questions from friends and acquaintances, including Riley, his closest work friend.<\/p>\n

\u201cShit, your wife must be hating that.\u201d Todd blushed as he struggled to find an answer that wouldn\u2019t make his well-meaning friend feel like an ass. \u201cYeah, Erin left,\u201d was all Todd could muster. Riley could already tell something was wrong the moment she saw Todd. The loud commotion of the office seemed to fade away as she focused on him. Her friend\u2019s 5 o\u2019clock shadow had grown out, and his salt and pepper locks were starting to look a bit wild.<\/p>\n

It was so unlike him. Todd was one of Riley\u2019s few male friends. Always quiet and organized around the office, he always seemed to open up around Riley, especially when they started spending more time working out together. She loved his drive, in and out of the gym. It was a nice bonus that her filthy mouth didn\u2019t seem to faze him. He was quick to tell her off when she got out of line.<\/p>\n

Though admittedly, they didn\u2019t hang out much beyond work. Managing a friendship with a married man can get a little awkward for a woman, even if she was a lesbian. \u201cWhat the fuck? Todd, did something happen?\u201d Riley asked, her hand reaching out for him, before remembering to pull it back. \u201cIt\u2019s…complicated,\u201d Todd finally managed to eke out.<\/p>\n

Reality was still too raw for Todd to open up. Even though Erin left him for another man after cheating during a business trip, he still felt like it was his fault. Riley slapped Todd\u2019s back. \u201cLook,\u201d she said, her voice unusually calm, \u201cyou don\u2019t have to tell me anything.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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