Epilogue

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I'm going with the boys on their tour.

Luke says I can be their Michael.

I don't want to be their Michael, I want them to have their Michael. I want my Michael.

I try not to think of him as I walk onto the plane with my carry-on.

I push up the sleeves of Michael's blue 'Idiot' flannel, taking my seat next to my brother.

The flannel still smells like him.

I blink back tears and look out the window as the plane takes off.

I can hear Mike's voice in my mind. "Go ahead. Move on. I'll still love you."

And I keep this memory and hold onto it.

I put my headphones in, and the world fades away.

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