Collin told me little details but I really only got some words out of him. I heard: drugs, Jason’s fault, stupid, you, me and love before the door bell rang. With the phone perched on my shoulder, I answered the door without hesitation. Bad decision.

It was Jason.

I hear Collin in the background, asking what was wrong but then I closed the phone. I stepped out of the way as Jason walked in. “Give it, Allie.â€? He said in a bored tone.

“Jason, why can’t you just explain to me what is going on?â€? I pleaded, leaning on the arm of the couch.

“Didn’t Collin just tell you all of it?â€? he hissed and I shook my head. Wonder how he guessed I was talking to Collin. Or maybe it’s obvious. “Just give me my phone, Allie. I don’t want to hurt you. You know that.â€?

“Do I?â€?

“I’m serious, Allie. Don’t be shitting around with me.â€? I held the phone, contemplating my choices. Get back at or give it up.