Chapter 10: Sweet and SourWhen I woke up this morning, it was still dark outside, but the sun was minutes away from rising. I knew I could catch it coming up if I hurried. I checked on Derek—he was sound asleep, looking peaceful and young. I hoped today would be a good day for him. I leaned over and kissed his hair, then swung my legs around the bed and rubbed my face.
Saturday.
I had a gruelling day ahead of me, and until midnight tonight, these next few quiet minutes would be the only ones of their kind. Might as well enjoy the hell out of them. I glanced down at my phone. Sixteen text messages. Seven missed calls.
Good morning, Vietnam.
In the doorway, I gazed at Derek for a while. Man, I was going to miss him next week.
After I’d used the washroom and cleaned up, I went straight t
