If you want a place to sit for a while, while you think things over, you can have that room that smells like bacon in the morning for as long as you want." Then very quietly, almost to himself, he said, "For life, if you want." "I could help out," she said. Eyes closed, she smiled sleepily. "I could do dishes." Her eyelids fluttered a little, but she couldn't keep them open. He brushed her hair back. "Jack wants to build a house," he said. "It's going to take him away from the business. I could always use the help. You and Christopher..." "Hmm," she said. "Okay," he said. "You're done. You have to sleep." "Hmm." He leaned over and gently touched his lips to her forehead. "I'll be back for you in the morning." "Okay." He started to leave and she said, "John?" He turned back to her bed. "Could I? Stay there until I feel better?" His chest felt suddenly full, as if it might burst. He tried to tamp down hope, but it was impossible. "Of course. I love having you there. Everyone loves having you there." "It's nice there," she said, and her eyes closed.
( Robyn Carr )
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