No, that isn't what I need to say, even I know that. I take a deep breath, I'll retry this. “Look I’m sorry, I know what I said was wrong. I was just angry." Weird, I thought apologizing would be harder. Maybe because it’s Theo?
I expect Theo to be upset with me snapping at him, but his voice is warm, concerned even, "Where are you?"
“In the park,” I reply with a deep sigh. “I thought I could find something here, but no luck.”
“You can come back if you want, he has calmed down. He's not going to run you out again. We are your ride home.”
I shake my head. I’m not ready to give up yet. “No, I think I will stay here for a bit longer. I’m looking for something.”
“Looking for what? Did you lose something? Is that what you meant when you said no luck?”
I try to talk nonchalantly but it com
