"Megan, I'm so sorry!" he whispered.

"Just go, Mark," I said quietly, not wanting to let him completely off the hook. "I'll be here when you get back."

"T...thank you, sis, I'll..."

"It's not okay Mark, it may never be again for us, but I promise, I'll stay here and I'll talk later."

Mark nodded into my shoulder and stayed there for a couple of minutes. I let him, fighting off the urge to hug him tighter and to let him hug me back. When I felt myself ready to cave, I let my hands fall from him. Taking the hint, Mark sat up and whispered, "Thank you, Meg really,...