Chapter 30: Recovering Takes Time
When the cottage door opens. All three of my best friends scoop me into their arms, dragging me into the cottage. Bridgette, who has lovingly helped me get out here, has been pushed aside the moment they saw me. Natalie throws an apologetic look her way and Bridgette just smiles. She sees the reunion for what it is. The love is overpowering. I hear her tell Natalie to let her know if any of us need anything before she leaves to go back to the Castle.
“Oh god, Mandy,” Jackie looks like she hasn’t slept in days. She pulls me away from the other girls and into her arms and she sobs into my hair.
Margot and Natalie stand behind her, holding each other with tears streaming down their faces.