I thought I had my life figured out.

I thought I knew exactly what I wanted.

Until everything changed.

I fell into Beth's life, literally, when I tripped into her lap on a bus. It should've been embarrassing. Instead, it became the best mistake I've ever made.

Because Beth's world is nothing like mine. It's bright, messy, and full of people who laugh too loud, care too much, and somehow make space for me like I belong there.

For the first time, I start to believe I might.

But letting go of who I used to be isn't as simple as walking away. My past isn't ready to release me. And if I can't face it, I might lose the future I'm only just beginning to imagine.