Chapter 94

“Now, if everything works out the way we’ve planned, Mike will be able to put him behind bars for life.”

“And if it doesn’t…” Kurt smiled shyly at Tonio. “If it doesn’t, at least I’ll have someone I like to talk to.”

Tonio lifted an eyebrow. “As in someone you like to talk to? Or someone you like that you can talk to?”

“Both.”

“Honestly, the same goes for me,” Tonio replied. “Brody and Jon are good friends, but sometimes…”

“They’re obviously in love and it can get to you.”

“Exactly! I try not to be jealous but on occasion—especially after I’ve talked to David—I can’t help it. I used to have what they have and now it’s gone.”

Impulsively, Kurt hugged him. As always, when he touched Tonio, or the others, he was somewhat surprised his hand or arm didn’t go right through them. Because we’re all ghosts, I guess.

“Thank you,” Tonio said quietly.

“For caring?”

“For showing you do. It helps.”

Kurt nodded. “Then I’ll do it more often, when things get to you.”