Two months later, Vaughn estate, in Clara's bedroom. The hospice monitors beeping softly.
Caleb sits beside the bed holding his mother's hand. Two months since he walked away from Lena. Two months of regret.
Clara's eyes open and focuses on him. First time in days.
"Where is she? Where's Lena?"
Stomach drops. "We're not together anymore." He says.
Clara's face changes. Disappointment.
"You left her."
"She lied to me…"
"So you abandoned her while pregnant with your child."
"I didn't…"
"Yes you did. You did exactly what I did. Pushed away the person who loved you because you were scared."
He tries to pull his hand away. She holds tight.
"Don't make my mistakes, Caleb. Don't let pride destroy your family. I did that. And look where it got me. Dying alone."
"You're not alone. I'm
