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135 Coming Back To Life (Jayden)

The next day, Winona brings Abby back to the hospital to see me. I can't describe the feeling of actually seeing my little girl again, not just hearing her. The pure joy in her eyes as she runs over to me.

"Daddy!" Abby's voice is filled with excitement as she hops onto the bed, careful not to disturb any of the tubes or monitors. "You're awake!"

"Hey there, princess," I say, my voice hoarse but full of love. "I missed seeing you so much."

Winona stands nearby, her eyes soft as she watches us. "She's been so excited to talk to you."

I manage a weak smile. "Me too. It's so good."

Abby cuddles up next to me, her small hand gripping mine.

As Abby chatters away about her latest adventures, I find myself feeling grateful. This is what I'm fighting for-a future with my family..

Abby talks about her drawings and the fun she's having with Nanny Anne and Grandma Judy. "Mommy and I made cookies yesterday. I saved some for you, Daddy. But then I ate them because I thought you wouldn't get home soon and they would be yuck." I laugh softly, my heart swelling with love. "That's okay, sweetheart. I'm just glad you're having fun."

When Abby goes to do some coloring at the activity table the nurses set up for her, I take the time to discuss things with Winona.

"We need to talk about what I told you about Mother."

serious. "I've been thinking about it too. We need to handle this carefully, Jayden. For Abby's sake, we can't let it tear us apart again. But it was

know," I say, squeezing her hand. "But Mother... what she did,

it out. But

weight lift off my shoulders. "I don't want to lose what we have

mix of love and determination. "We need to

and forgetting anytime soon.

her latest masterpiece. "Look, Daddy! I

heart swelling with pride. "It's beautiful, Abby.

back onto the bed and

you too, princess," I whisper, holding her close. This is what life is about. The simple moments, the love that

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least get some closure. Not that I think there can ever be closure on what she did. I can't forgive her just like that.

her. To think that I believed she had my best interests at heart. I guess ignoring her won't help it. I need to let

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a tentative

see her. I can't avoid

say, my voice clipped. "We need

picked up by Anne." Winona takes Abby's hand and quietly

as she takes

say, my anger barely contained. "You put my life at risk. For what? Because you thought she

what was best for you, for our family. But

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