Her lashes flutter, revealing the blue eyes I love so much. Our son shares these beautiful eyes. She gazes at me, her eyes holding a thousand secrets, and in this moment, more burdens than I’ve ever held. It tears my heart from my chest.
“Please baby, tell me…” my voice cracks.
She opens her mouth, as though to speak, but makes no sound. I’ve never needed Flynn’s help so badly, not since the night Abi told me I’d be a father. What I needed then, what I needed most of all was for someone to share my panic, my uncertainty, to lessen it through understanding. It’s the least Abi would do for me, the selfless creature she’s always been.
“My love, please… share it with me. Whatever it is, let me take part of it. I want to help lighten your burden… please, let me take it from you.”
“I… don’t
