Chapter 35

Carol looked at her mother. Tears were streaming down her cheeks. "Mom?" she asked with a confused look.

Abigail took her hand. "Don't worry. It will be fine. He just needs a little time. Things will work out," she said reassuringly. But inside, behind the calm look, Abigail wasn't so sure. At least he was still here and didn't walk out.

Abigail woke up with a start. "What time was it?" she asked herself. Rolling over, she saw the clock, which read 1:15. She hadn't been asleep long. She rolled on her back. "What was she going to do? How could she see fix this?" She got up, threw on a robe, and went down stairs to the kitchen. She stopped and looked out on the deck. Against all odds, Hayden was still there. He had moved from one of the chairs to the lounge. Abigail wondered if he was asleep. At least he is still here. That was a good sign. She waited and then watched him sit up. She decided to make some tea and bring it out to him. Sort of a peace offering. She didn't know exactly what