Three weeks later
“I don’t know, Nick.” Mia shook her head. “I’m not sure about this.”
He took her hands. “It’s a beautiful spot, Mia. Quiet and peaceful. Jake says that lots of people have found it healing.”
“Who’s Jake?”
“We went to the same high school, played on the same football team. He was a couple of years ahead of me, but we stayed in touch. He works at a ranch and hotel.”
“Where is this place?” she asked reluctantly. "Far away?"
“At the foot of the Rockies, about three hours from here. Jake’s girlfriend is the owner and she’s already booked us a cabin for a week.”
“I don't know, Nick. This sounds expensive.”
“You let me take care of that, babe. OK?”
She was silent.
“You’ll rest and sleep and get stronger, Mia. Maybe if you get a change of scenery, you’ll even start to w
