I opened my mouth, then shut it.

She had asked a question no money could answer for me.

PART 7

I wanted to say everything, but Hannah deserved something more precise than a word broad enough to hide behind.

“I’m sorry I let you think you were responsible for us not having children,” I began.

“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about the procedure.

I’m sorry I was unfaithful.

And I’m sorry you tried to tell me about the babies and I wouldn’t listen.”