“I think we have been navigating those waters pretty terribly.” I answered and Aelia chuckled, the light coming back in her eyes.

“Well, it’s not really something you can prepare for. I’m just glad you took my advice dear.” Maggie reached out and took Aelia’s free hand in hers.

I reached out and took a drink of the wine glass I had left on the table. “When she first told me, I didn’t want to believe her. She did say you were the one to push her to tell us. Thank you for ...