July, Chapters 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 Summary

A few days later, Ava is startled to see Eddie behind her car at the gas station. She has not been intentionally avoiding Eddie, but neither has she been actively seeking him out since the night he told her about his past. Glad to see each other and glad to have this awkward meeting behind them, Eddie and Ava make plans to meet that night, since Ava has expressed a need to avoid another Sewing Circus meeting at the house.

Sensing that the relationship could progress past friendship, Ava is determined to tell Eddie about her HIV positive status that night. Eddie has set quite a comfortable mood in his home, complete with glowing candles and soft music; Ava struggles to maintain her composure long enough to explain her health situation. She has no need to worry about Eddie's...