the first time since his accident, I feel more
hopeful. Dr. Sluder and Grace’s kind words ha一ve rekindled my hope.
Grace takes my hand and squeezes gently. “Ana, sweetheart, sit with him.
Talk to him. It’s all good. I’ll visit with Christian in the waiting room.”
I nod. Christian smiles his reassurance at me, and he and his mother lea一ve
me with my beloved father sleeping peacefully to the gentle lullaby of his
ventilator and heart monitor.
I slip Christian’s white T-shirt on and get into bed.
“You seem brighter,” Christian says cautiously as he pulls on his pajamas.
“Yes. I think talking to Dr. Sluder and your mom made a big difference. Did
you ask Grace to come here?”
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Christian slides into bed and pulls me into his arms, turning me to face away
from him.
“No. She wanted to come and check on your dad herself.”
“How did she know?”
“I called her this morning.”
Oh.
“Baby, you’re exhausted. You should sleep.”
“Hmm,” I murmur in agreement. He’s right. I’m so tired. It’s been an emotional
day. I crane my head around and gaze at him a beat. We’re not going to
make love? And I’m relieved. In fact, he’s had a totally hands-off approach
with me all day. I wonder if I should be alarmed by this turn of events, but
since my inner goddess has left the building and taken my libido with her, I’ll
think about it in the morning. I turn over and snuggle against Christian,
wrapping my leg over his.
“Promise me something,” he says softly.
“Hmm?” It’s a question that I am too tired to articulate.
“Promise me you’ll eat something tomorrow. I can just about tolerate you
wearing another man’s jacket without frothing at the mouth, but, Ana . . . you
must eat. Please.”
“Hmm,” I acquiesce. He kisses my hair. “Thank you for being here,” I mumble
and sleepily kiss his chest.
“Where else would I be? I want to be wherever you are, Ana. Being here
makes me think of how far we’ve come. And the night I first slept with you.
What a night that was. I watched you for ho
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