Setting the scene…
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The Reality is
The author wants readers to understand that reality is not personal or fair, and meaning is created by humans, not inherent in the universe. The author also wants readers to grasp that time is finite and the present moment is all we truly…
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Previously
…"It is. But you're not alone." He looked up, eyes red-rimmed. "You'd still be there? Even after I yelled at you?" "I'm not going anywhere. But I'm not going to be your lifeline. I can be your friend. That's all." Leo nodded slowly. "Okay. Friend. I can do that." He let out a shaky breath. "God, I need a real drink." "Coffee first." "Fine." Michelle pulled up a chair and sat down between them. The three of them sat in silence, the tension slowly dissipating. Outside, the sun broke through the clouds, casting a warm light across the table. The present moment, Ashley thought. Here it was. Messy and uncomfortable and real. And for the first time all day, she didn't want to run from it.