That was likely the difference, I imagined. Rosie wanted to leave the Home, but I didn't and that was probably why I was nervous and a little bit afraid. Being so close to Eddie made me happy, being close to all my friends was the only way I knew how to live and I didn't like the idea of being on my own. Even the idea of trying to sleep alone in a bedroom filled me with dread.

"I'm glad you're glad," I said and as much as it made me sad that she wasn't at the Home any longer, I meant it, too.

"What is all this?" I asked, looking at the boxes as well. "I didn't really understand your text."