Chapter 75

Leo, finally paying a bit more attention, used his answer to say, “They were like this the whole time, seriously, so if you’re asking what memories I’ll take with me, that’s most of the experience. No, honestly…what Jillian said about friendship. The people on this film…these are people I’ll be friends with from here on out. People who care.” His gaze crossed Colby’s, Jason’s, Andy’s. “People I can be myself with. And that’s so rare, and so important.” And, after a beat of raw honesty, “Also Colby makes the world’s best coffee cake, so I’m dropping by for brunch and taking some of thathome with me tomorrow, thanks, Colby.”

“Tomorrow?” Colby said. “Well, yes, fine…but call or text before you come round.”

“Why?”

Colby lifted eyebrows at him. “Would you like me to explain it to you? When two people love each other very much…”

“Oh, God,” Leo said, “just make sure you’ve put on clothes this time before you open the door,” and got laughter from the room.