The large apartment building, appearing more as a skyscraper better fit for the skyline of New York City, had stood before me in the sight of more of a prison than that of a serene residence. And yet, the moment the car made its rest on the edge of the curb, Shane and my fingers remained interlaced as we walked through the lobby and rode the elevator in complete silence as we were both keeping our nerves and uncertainties reserved behind faux smiles of confidence as we inched closer and closer to that apartment door. For a moment, I thought of turning and escaping with Shane into the night, even possibly making a life here in Europe or anywhere away from Ohio or my family-but I knew the connections I had would cause my heart to suffer and resentment and pain would be awaiting us in this im
