Peter...no body grieves in the same way. You weren't being a jerk, you were a grief stricken, scared kid and you acted like a grief stricken scared kid. I understand and no apology is needed.
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Peter...no body grieves in the same way. You weren't being a jerk, you were a grief stricken, scared kid and you acted like a grief stricken scared kid. I understand and no apology is needed.