"Honey, come sit here with me." Nick reached over and patted the bed next to him. I think it's time we had a little chat.

She looked at me awkwardly as she hemmed and hawed.

Nicola continued more sternly, "all of us."

Although she moved slowly across the room, she eventually sat down on the bed next to him. At the time, I wished I could have joined them, wrapping an arm around her and keeping her close.

However, I was unable to physically interact with her. Not until I knew she'd be happy to see me. It would absolutely break my heart if she shied away from me now....