It does not matter, even a little bit, whether he’s mad.

His feelings are not your job to manage.

They never were, and they never will be.

You do not owe anyone a visit, and you never, ever have to see a person who hurt you, not for any reason, not to make them feel better, not for anything.

This is entirely your choice, and whatever you choose, your dad and I are proud of you and we love you and we’ve got you.” Lucas was quiet for a long time, turning it over in his careful way.

And then he shook his head slowly.