HIS BIGGEST FEAR

Catherine felt a bit relaxed and comforted after Karen left.

Seated on the bed, she raised her pillow and took out a picture.

A man smiling broadly held her close and in their midst was a little boy. His smile dazzled as he grasped her and the man's fingers.

Holding the picture close to her chest, she sobbed silently.

There were so many regrets in her heart. If she had a chance to return to her life many years ago…she would gladly give anything.

“Miss Catherine, you have a visitor,” a nurse entered and informed her.

“A visitor?”

As far as she knew, the only visitor she ever had was Karen.

She looked up at the nurse, certain there was an error somewhere. “I'm sorry nurse but I think you are mistaken. My only visitor just left minutes ago.”

“You are Miss Catherine right?”

“Yes, I am.”

The nurse confirmed with the notepad in her arm. Then she turned back to her,” then I have the right person. If it's okay with you, should I send him in?”

“Him?” Catherine felt the walls of her stom