4 weeks later *Dahlia* "Are you ready darling ? Do you have everything you need ?" Bren is fussing over me as always. I know it comes from love, but sometimes it can be a bit much. I send him a smile, taking my bag. "Yeah I am as ready as I get. Have you made sure Molly has everything she needs ?" "She had food, water and her teddie". He says he is spoiling that dog so badly. "But I better go check one last time, just to be sure". "Better do that, I mean we are going to be gone for at least an hour". I say with a giggle, making him stick out his tongue, but he still hurries into the kitchen for a last check. I shake my head with a smile, and make my way to the car. Sitting in the passenger seat, I have to take a couple of deep breaths to push down the ever present nausea. I am

