Melodie stays quiet, tears falling from her eyes. "I had to get away, Jax. I feel like I have to get away from you."
Jax nods. "I can't afford to have thoughts, Melodie, not anymore. When I had problems, I used to hide them away. All that did was push me close to death, Melodie. Right now, though, I can't afford to have thoughts because they are no longer happy ones. Every time I try to think positively about us, Melodie, I remember your stubborn ass and how much you just want to push me away. I tried filling the emptiness inside me for years, Melodie. All the women didn't even scratch the surface. You are the only one who fills that emptiness." Which he knows right now will only get bigger once she leaves.
The door opens to reveal Melodie looking at him.
"I hate you, Jax. I hate you
