John POV

Flashback

Watching those people who call Ellie family hurt her is too much for me. I do not want them around her or Leah. I will fight for my family with everything I have in me. I do not need these people upsetting Ellie. It is not a wonder she spent her life sick. If I had to live with that horrible woman, I would be sick too.

After calming Ellie and helping her into a housecoat mom bought for her in the hospital's gift shop, she finally is out of bed and in a wheelchair. Ellie will finally get to see baby Leah. I feel terrible I...