Thanks be to Ms. EBT.
After a tearful goodbye with my parents, Ben and I drive to Bella's.
I haven't been here since the day I confessed, and it makes me hurt to know she's already been gone for months.
"Hi, Chief," I say, smiling when he opens the door.
"Hi, Angela."
He looks over my shoulder, sees Ben, and waves.
We make small talk about his work, my parents.
"Um, I was wondering if you could give Bella this for me."
I nervously hand him the letter I wrote.
There's a silent acknowledgement between the two of us that I'm not supposed to have her contact information.
"I'll make sure she gets it," he nods.
And then we're quiet.
I notice Charlie doesn't look as happy as he used to.
And I know that's my fault.
"Chief, I have to tell you something."