To Love Jason Thorn

According to my mom and dad, a few days after they brought me home from the hospital, he told them they should take me back to where they’d found me—next to the garbage cans.

Can you believe the audacity? My loving big brother.

My dream boy.
My childhood crush.
My first love.
My only love

You should look at me like you love me, Olive, the way I’m looking at you.”

All in all, back then, I believed it was tough to be a kid, but having a mom like mine made everything a bit easier.

, “You’re supposed to love me, my beautiful wife.”

“I’ve always seen just you, Jason.”

I’m afraid it’s too late for me to forget about you at all.”

His eyes were so gentle on me. He cared about me more than he cared about everything

To me she looked just as beautiful as she had the night before.

My heart sighed. Smiling at her, I relaxed. Her hand was still in mine so I squeezed it. “Yes?”