The Cure for the Healer

Chapter 7

I Will Drop You

(Liam)

After grabbing the boots Thad left outside the suite door, I shot him a quick thank you text to let him know we would be leaving soon. Once we all had breakfast and got dressed, it was time to go. As soon as I open the door to head out, I spot Thad leaning on the wall directly in front of the door.

“Wow, okay, I see how it is. You stroll in here off the street, eat my food, use my connections and what, slither out in the middle of the night without saying goodbye? Not cool man.”

I pause, not sure if he’s actually upset. “I’m sorry, Thad. I just know that it’s a crazy hour and you’re a married man now, with a kid. I just didn’t want to disturb you.”

“I’m not mad. I’m hurt. And you are never a disturbance to me. I never sleep when you’re here. I know you’ve gotten used to being alone out there in the wilderness, but I worry about you.”

Changing the subject quickly, “You must be Nicole.”

He reaches out and shakes her hand. “Nice to meet you.” She nods. “Listen, I know you’re probably wondering if you can trust this guy. Let me tell you, you can. We’ve been friends since grade school, best friends. He’s more like the brother I never had.” Turning his attention back to me, “I’m sorry again, man, about your mom. Wish I could have been there.”

I interrupt him because I don’t need Nicole worrying about me or feeling sorry for me. “No, it’s all good. I know you would have been there if you could. I love you, brother, but we really need to get going. Since you’re here, help me lock up?”

We lock up and head out of the building.

As we walk, Thad continues questioning me, “You have everything?”

“Yes, Thad.”

“Water?”

“Check.”

“The food I packed up?”

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