John POV

Present Day

I awake in the morning. Ellie is resting and does not seem to be in any pain. I watch her sleep for a while. The sun begins to shine into the sunroom, but Ellie continues to rest. I have been watching her sleep for a time, and I need to make her some breakfast. I kiss her on the forehead.

"Rest, my love," I whisper to her. Ellie does not move; she continues to rest peacefully.

I go into the kitchen. My mother and Crissy are already in the kitchen cooking breakfast. Thankfully they made coffee. They both look like they have something on their minds....