Tests and Tombstones

“You're right.” The words tear out of him, rough and reluctant.

I blink, momentarily thrown by the sudden shift in his demeanor. “Excuse me?” I ask, needing to hear it again. Just to be sure I am not hallucinating.

He lets out a heavy breath, the broad expanse of his chest falling. “You are right. Okay? I should have tried asking you first. I will try to remember to do so in the future.” The a