I don't like seeing her this delicate.
Hi," he says. "I'm Daniel." "Hi," I reply. "I'm June.
June has never looked more beautiful than she does now, unadorned and honest, vulnerable yet invincible.
Now you'll get to see how I can really run a building, darlin. Not even a cracked knee to hold me back, yeah? What a nice birthday present.
Forever and ever, kid, until you're sick and tired of seeing me.
We're in this together, right?" he whispers. "You and me? You want to be here, yeah?" There's guilt in his questions. "Yes," I reply. "I chose this." Day pulls me close enough for our noses to touch. "I love you.