Brian and Diana were now alone in the room. They hadn’t had any time together like this for days since Abby’s accident.

Diana felt embarrassed. “I think I’ll go and look for Abby.”

But Brian stopped her with a gentle hand on the shoulder.

“She is fine. My Mum is with her.”

“But what if she can’t take care of Abby alone? Abby is naughty.” Diana wanted to find an excuse to leave.

“She will be your mother-in-law soon,” Brian teased.

Diana pushed him aside, avoiding his gaze.

“Why are you so shy? We already have Abby,” Brian laughed.

They sat down together on the bed. The silence lingered for...