Recovering from a sprain is not how I planned to spend my summer vacation. But I have to admit that it's not that bad, because I'm being cared for by my gorgeous friend Bailey, who just graduated from medical school. We spent a week at my family's beach house. We spent a week swimming and barbecuing, entertaining my little cousins and sleeping in adjoining rooms. I spent a week watching Bailey bond with my mom, my sisters, and my slightly crazy but sweet grandmother. I spent a week enjoying Bailey taking care of me—which means something, since I have to constantly put ice packs on my face. damaged ligaments and bandaging aching muscles. For the first time in a long time, becoming myself next to her, I discovered that the walls I had built had collapsed. Bailey is funny and kind, but... not looking for a serious relationship. But I certainly don’t intend to remain “just the funny guy who’s always around”...