Chloe sat at the island in the kitchen, feeling uneasy. Anthony had driven her home and left again for the hospital. There were so many unsettled issues that she felt slightly depressed. Though Anthony had been her shadow for the last few weeks, his father's illness had taken precedence. And though that was as it should be, Chloe couldn't help wishing she were with him tonight. He needed her. She should be with him during this time more than ever, but for some reason, he wanted her 'safe', and that apparently meant away from him.
And Friday was his birthday...
"Johnathan, please don't die," she said to the silent room. Her answer was an unsolicited visit from Tabby and Mr Dog. They sat side by side and stared up at her, and for some reason, this brought the tears that had been threatenin
