A Time For Us
(The Year Of Us)
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EXCERPT:
Braden heard the click of the phone as Tanner hung up. He held the phone in his
hand for the longest time, knowing that he could only wait and hope that Tanner
made it back to him. Braden called his motherly receptionist and told her about
the call. She was thrilled, and offered to contact Braden’s substitute
veterinarian who fortunately was available for tomorrow, which would allow
Braden the time he needed to be with Tanner.
Braden sat and stared straight ahead at
nothing in particular, feeling drained. What in the world had happened to his
Tanner? I can only hope that he will return soon.
Fortunately for Tanner, he was able to get a cab to drive
him as far as he requested. He
felt ashamed and embarrassed, and he wanted to hide.
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Braden rushed out the door to pay the driver,
and to help Tanner with his things. When he opened Tanner’s door, however, he
encountered a much different Tanner than had left here. His eyes told a story
of deep anguish and detachment, and he was disheveled. He tried to get out of
the car, but found that his legs would not hold him. Braden quickly helped
Tanner to his feet, and could feel the weakness. He needed Braden to support
him entirely. Tanner tried to lower himself to the ground out of fear of
falling, but Braden stopped him.
“Let’s go home,” Braden said, and scooped Tanner up into his arms and carried
him to his truck. He carefully lowered Tanner to his feet, holding him to his
own body, realizing that Tanner’s body was a weak and emaciated vessel. Braden
carefully placed Tanner into the truck, laying him down gently.
On the way home, Braden continuously wiped tears
from his face just seeing his precious Tanner this way. What happened to you,
Tanner? What in the hell happened?
