I headed back to the waiting room and found John and Luke right where I left them. John was staring out the window while Luke had his head in his hands, sobbing. Sitting beside him, I placed my arm around his shoulders.
"This is all my fault," he whispered.
"Stop blaming yourself and come with me."
He stood up and I led him down the hall to Abby's room. At the doorway, he stopped.
"I can't go in there again."
"Yes, you can." I grabbed him by the elbow. "Now, come on."
Dragging him into the room, I forced him to stand by her bed, but he wouldn't look at her. I gave him a nudge. "Look at her."
Reluctantly, he did.
He didn't say anything, so I took Abby's hand and spoke, "Abby, I came back, just like I promised. Someone came with me you sh
