Eileen and TomTom did not know what to do or think. As he drove down, he called Andi, who told him it was not her area but that he probably should let Eileen do the talking and that he had to assure her of his love. “You are the key to her support system and you need to tell her that she will never let you down and you will be there for her.”
He put a somewhat artificial cheer on his face as he entered the house, with Kerry, Suzanne, and Betty promptly leaving, looking somber as they tried to smile. Then he and Eileen sat together on the sofa. And he let Eileen get out the things she told Betty earlier and how she needed him if she was to get back on track. She made it clear that she loved him and was afraid she’d lose him, especially because of what she had done.
So, Tom repeated what h
