"I got you donuts," he said entering the room. For the first time in a long time they spoke, he took the first step and broke the silence that held them hostage to their thoughts.
For the first time in a long time she looked away from the ceiling to look at him.
For the first time in a long time she saw him, for him.
She saw Bruce Cain. "Hi."
There it was, the change. The long awaited change that had everyone holding their breaths. They had developed a budding friendship, it was like everything was the first time, they were stepping stones ones everyone tiptoed on. Weeks of baby steps, and stepping stones was beginning to pay off.
He crossed the room, a small smile playing on his lips. She got out from under the covers sitting up waiting for him to join her on the bed. He sat cautious
