Chapter Twelve
To say the next few moments were chaotic would be an understatement. Both Beth and Taylor were crying and hugging Tom, and Tom was still looking confused but hugging them right back. Megan and the others stood back giving the three a few moments of their own. Finally, Charlotte, in her most effective way, stepped forward and gently pulled Beth back.
"Beth, let's give him a moment. This is all happening very fast. Why don't the three of you move over to the sofa and sit? We will try and piece together what happened to Tom."
Beth nodded, appreciating Charlotte's common sense, and helping Taylor back to her feet, the two of them moved with Tom to the sofa. After everyone had settled themselves, Megan took a deep breath and asked the question that was on everybody's mind.
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