“Come out to the farmhouse tomorrow,” I said.

“Look, I just want to be by myself tonight.”

“I’ll have coffee on in the morning,” I said.

He didn’t argue.

He only nodded, turning his car keys over in his hand.

He didn’t look back at the white tents or the hanging lights.

He walked slowly across the lawn to his car, leaving what was left of his engagement behind.

Leo was still standing at the edge of the patio.