"It's not, it's not, it's not," Aly sobs. "It's just starting." How can she tell him? How can she possibly begin to explain what only one other person...

...so now what only she knew.

She did what Devin said, though, and took a few deep breaths. Almost unconsciously, she squeezed him tighter. "If I'm here, I don't have to face it...that's cowardice, isn't it?"