To Each Other: A Summer in South Carolina

ether to lie about it 'til the day she died and take it to her grave, or face the inevitable reali

at smile on her face. Surprisingly intrusive, the doorman delicately awakens her for the fact that lately her s

agree. She couldn't. She couldn't go. Not now that her sister knew about it. She couldn't say no to the most amazing man she had ever met. She couldn't decide. She r

along with it. Instead, only the harsh pain traitors must feel

she would expect Maureen to say what was bothering her if she came to decide there was anything to be said. After a couple of steps away from

her chest. Partially for feeling like a traitor who broke a pact. Partially for br

r and waits. Maureen doesn't say anything. Lauren waits. She waits a little longer. Sh

. Not the detailed truth. Not the long version of it. But she tells her th

he is not mad at her. She tells her that she understands it and, in fact, she thinks they would make a much better

e to live and keep it is a gift not many people are granted with. So, if this should happen to them,

tion. Their relationship is finally rene

ving away, Rob comes out of the car, walks up to Lauren and hugs her. A tender long lasting hug. Looks at her and

ention of two of the most important people in her life. But there is also another side of her that is glad for ha