Song Rec:You Gonna Go Far — Noah Kahan.
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Lying on my bed, I stared at the ceiling, the events of the day swirling in my mind like a chaotic storm. I managed to shower and change into my pajamas while grappling with the memory of my suicide attempt. Muffled sounds of animated voices and nursery rhymes drifted through the walls, a reminder of Reese and Castiel in the kitchen. A pang of guilt washed over me for not joining them, but my thoughts felt too heavy to bear.
Earlier, when Alan confronted me at the firm, my stomach twisted with anxiety. I had hoped the wedding would be the end of his antics, but he had managed to follow me there, trying to manipulate me as usual. The memory of Castiel's smile in the parking lot after I stood up for him momentarily banished the chaos. "You will not insult my husband…" I had said, surprising even myself. Maybe I was trying to provoke Alan, but it felt good to defend Castiel.
