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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."

about it too. We need to handle this carefully, Jayden. For Abby's sake, we can't let

know," I say, squeezing her hand. "But Mother...

figure it out. But we need to be

feeling a weight lift off my shoulders. "I don't want to lose

filled with a mix of love and determination. "We need to confront your mother, Jayden. But maybe she really is ready to make family

and forgetting anytime soon. But do you want my mother in Abby's life, I

runs back over, holding up her latest masterpiece. "Look, Daddy! I drew our

take the drawing, my heart swelling with pride. "It's beautiful, Abby.

onto the bed and snuggling against me. "I love

princess," I whisper, holding her close. This is what life is about. The simple moments, the love that binds us together. But I'm not so stupid that I think everything is done and dusted now.

Back

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

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

***

a tentative smile. "Jayden,

to see her. I

I say, my voice clipped. "We need

Winona takes Abby's hand and quietly leads her out of the room, giving us the privacy we

nothing to me as she takes a seat next to

"You put my life at

with tears. "I was wrong. I see that now. I thought I was doing what was best for you, for our family.

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