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Authors: Eileen Cook

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“What are you going to tell them? You don't remember the accident. Hell, you don't even remember being in Italy,” Dad snapped.

I pulled back, his words like punches on my bruised ribs.

Mom fluttered closer. “I think what your dad is trying to say”—she shot him an angry glance across my bed—“is that until you're feeling better, you shouldn't worry about any of this.”

Dad closed his eyes like he wanted to pretend neither my mom nor I was in front of him. “I need you to promise that you won't call Simone's family again,” he said finally.

“I get that they're upset with me, but—”

“No buts,” Dad said. “You need to trust your mom and me on this one and know that we're doing the best for you. Okay, kiddo?” He looked down at his Rolex. “I've got to get going. Are we covered here?” He didn't wait for an answer, but instead kissed my forehead. The smell of his Tom Ford cologne filled my head, like leather and cigars. “I'll be back tomorrow for your move over to the rehab center.” He nodded at my mom and left.

Mom sighed and slumped into the seat next to my bed.

“Dad's making it worse by getting a lawyer,” I said. My headache ratcheted up a notch as I tried to force myself to remember the accident. I was there. I had to know. I had been with Simone when she died. I owed it to her to at least remember her last moments.

Mom's mouth was pressed into a tight line, and she looked on the verge of crying again. She patted my hand absently. “We're going to sort it out together. Don't you worry.”

But I was worried. Simone was dead, and I had no idea how it happened.

 
 

 

To my best friend Si—

If I could choose you as a sister I would. Here's to an awesome summer and a kick ass senior year!

XOXOXO Jill

 

 

Jilly my sister from another mister! We are going to RULE this school next year. Always remember Peach Schnapps at Formal, dancing at Turner Field, ragers at the spot, and you carrying me home (ha!). BESTIES BEFORE TESTIES!

Love you—Simone

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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