Alison spent three sleepless nights working it out, but finally put it all together where she was comfortable. Practicing as she ran, running it through her head over and over, she knew just how to talk to Rick now, exactly how to tell him everything without blowing things up. He hated to see her upset, so Alison would be upset when she explained, and let him know how guilty she felt. Her ace in the hole was the revelation that she could no longer have children. She still hadn’t told Rick that, and was glad she saved it until now. The pain, the anguish, and having to go through it all alone after the man she loved abandoned her. He would get that. He would understand. He would forgive her under the circumstances.
Today was Wednesday and Alison was booked on the redeye tonight. She felt pr
