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127 Dinner With Judy

127 Dinner With Judy (Winona)

Back at my townhouse, the familiar surroundings are a tonic after the chaos and fear of today. Abby greets us at the door, her bright smile a balm to my frazzled nerves.

"Mommy!" She gives me the biggest hug.

"Hi Sweety. Have you had a good day?"

"Yes. I did some painting and made a fort, come see." She tugs on my hand.

"I'll come look soon. Why don't you take Grandma Judy for a look?"

"Grandma Judy!" Abby has just realized she's behind me and she throws herself at her for a hug. "Come see my fort!" Abby exclaims, grabbing Judy's hand and pulling her towards her bedroom. Judy gives me a questioning look.

"I'll tell her later. Stay for dinner?" I say quietly.

Judy gives me a nod. "Thank you. I'd love to," she says before allowing herself to be led away.

I turn to Anne, who is waiting in the living room, concern on her face.

"He's in critical condition," I say, the words tasting bitter in my mouth. "He lost a lot of blood, and they had to put him in an induced coma. Dr. Green says the next 24 hours are crucial." Anne looks like she's about to cry. "I saw the news. I'm so glad you're safe, though."

"Thanks, Anne. It's been a nightmare. I know this will sound crazy, but I've asked Judy to stay for dinner." Anne's eyebrows shoot up in surprise. "Really? After everything?"

"I know, right? But I think it's time to extend an olive branch. Maybe we can start to build some kind of understanding, for Abby's sake if nothing else."

Anne nods slowly, a small smile forming on her lips. "That's very gracious of you, Winona. I hope it goes well."

a duffle bag slung over his shoulder. He

little surprised because we hadn't talked about what would happen if I ever

go? You're welcome here in the guest room as long

to bunk with Lance and we're setting up

Just be happy and don't be a

about that, when you're ready to take my

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127 Dinner With Judy

much as is needed while

nod. "You go be happy

day.

to find Lisa standing there, a mischievous grin on

the weather," I laugh, pulling

of no-alcohol wine will have

some alcohol in it, or you can go back to the

me more closely. "Winona, I saw the news. Jayden

night. No visitors for 24 hours," I say, squeezing her hand. "But listen, Judy is with Abby right now, so we need

only. Abby wanted to show her some artwork,

that's something I never thought

she admitted she sees now he does love me. Even apologized for treating me

messed up right now. Jayden's fighting for his life,

or completely bat-shit crazy, Winona," Lisa says,

say. "I'm too exhausted

say that like you actually ever cook." Lisa

her on the arm and grab the bottle. "Let's open

the hospital? Gus was clearly angry with her, and Judy's tears and defiance puzzled me. shake my head, trying to

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