Chapter 53
Fallen
The next morning started early for Jack, he was dressed and leaving the mudroom as dawn broke.
No one else was awake as he pulled his truck out from the house, and in that moment, he was glad to greet the morning alone. This day was going to be hard enough.
He pulled up in front of the trailer as the suns rays started to spread across the countryside. It looked deserted apart from a grazing Harley who wandered nonchalantly around the small corral.
Jack walked over to the horse and refilled his water bucket and threw some more hay over the rail for him.. Then slowly walked over to the trailer that stood silently behind him.
The door was slightly ajar when he went to open it and he noticed a blanket laying half on and off the old couch out the front,
"Ty," he called, as he pulled the door open and was affronted by a sour unpleasant smell as the fresh air joined the stale air from the trailer.
Jack screwed up his face and slowly stepped inside, his distaste showing as his hand covered his mouth.
The trailer was a mess, things were all over the floor, from books to dishes to appliances. It was obvious Ty had had a moment of rage and it had got the better of him.
Jacks heart broke yet again when his eyes fell on the broken young man before him. He sat on the floor, in front of the bed. His head down, he was soaked with sweat and cradled his arm to his bare chest, the arm brace laying on the floor next to him. It looked like he had spent most of the night where he sat as there were towels and clothes around him splattered with vomit. broken dishes and glass littered the floor. He still had his shoulder bound by the heavy dressing from the hospital, but it was damp with blood from his wound. Jack surmised that he must have reopened his sutures after his decision to take his anger out on the trailer.
He was clad in the same jeans that he had on the night before and nothing else. The bed behind him was disheveled and looked damp and stained as well, with the top sheet now scrunched up in his lap. Ty's head was down, so Jack couldn't ascertain if he was conscious or not. But he could see his chest rise and fall with each shallow breath.
Jack took an awkward breath and came over to Ty, trying to ignore the disarray around him. He knelt down and touched his clammy shoulder, trying to get his attention.
"geezuz Ty," he said as the young man lifted his head up and looked at him. His body was wracked with pain as he took another shaky breath.
"J…a..ck" Ty croaked, his eyes looked exhausted, it was very obvious he hadn't slept. He looked around at the mess that surrounded him, his good arm grabbing an old tee and trying to wipe his face. Jack saw how much he was shaking, this was not just a night of rage and upset. Jack knew what this was, this was withdrawal.
"I knew I shouldn't have left you here," he said, as he stood up and found a glass from the upturned dishrack and filled it with water.
He returned to Ty and offered it to him, but Ty refused, gently pushing the glass away as he held the bed sheet to his face and shut his eyes. Jack watched as his stomach heaved as another wave of nausea overtook him.
"how long have you been like this?" Jack asked, seeing Ty spit into the sheet and fold it on its self then push it aside. He pulled up his knees and slowly repositioned himself, wincing as his shoulder moved.
TY didn't answer, he simply pulled his legs up higher and rolled his head forward so it was resting on his knees, and wrapped his good arm around his damaged one, and pulled himself into a tight ball, hiding from everything. He shuddered and coughed, shutting his eyes, trying to find some peace, he so wanted to sleep but it still evaded him, his body was aching all over, every muscle screamed at him in protest.
Jack watched him, trying to decide on what to do, he knew from Tims experiences that this kind of withdrawal was dangerous, especially with no medical assistance. Although Ty was young and normally could fight through this kind of cold Turkey method, he was currently injured and his reserves were low. Jack knew by looking at him, he was close to giving up.
"ok, look TY, "Jack finally said, kneeling before him again, "do you think you can get up?"
Ty looked up into Jacks eyes and swallowed hard, his face drained and pale. He nodded and pushed with his bare feet, using the base of the bed as leverage to pull himself to his feet.
He groaned and Jack quickly took his weight once he was standing. As his legs shook under him. He was weak from exhaustion and it didn't take much for Jack to maneuver him onto the bed and lay him down.
Ty's head hit the pillow and he exhaled loudly, the softness a comfort to his aching body. He held his arm tightly to his chest, as Jack tried to get a better look at his shoulder.
"I think you've torn your sutures, "Jack said, seeing the blood now starting to escape the dressing on the front of his shoulder. He passed him the water again, pressing it to his lips, "you need to drink something Ty your dehydrated"
Ty tried to fight him. His stomach heaving at the thought of anything going into his mouth, but Jack managed to force a few sips past his lips.
"you just lay still ok, and I'll be right back," Jack said, as he took one last look at the young man he loved and stepped out into the welcoming fresh morning air. The smell of the trailer flushed from his nostrils.
He pulled out his phone and pressed the buttons, pushing it to his ear and he waited for the person to pick up.
Jack strode around the lot while he spoke on the phone, the early morning sun bouncing off his hat. He finally hung up and rubbed his old face then went back inside to check on his charge.
Amy walked into the kitchen dressed for her day, she was quiet but seemed to be continuing on as per normal, with no indication of how the events of the night before may have affected her.
"how did you sleep?" Lou asked her gently as she followed her into the kitchen,
"I slept fine"Amy replied, her tone cool but level,
"Amy, "Lou continued, "I here you know if you need to talk, "
Amy turned to her sister, her face showing no real emotion, "talk about what Lou,? There's nothing to say,"
"come on Amy, "Lou protested, "you cant keep this all bottled up inside, it will destroy you, I know your worried about him"
"worried about who?" Mallory said as she came through the main door, "who are we worried about,?"
"no one Mallory,"Amy retorted, grabbing her hat and heading for the door.
"where are you going?" Lou called after her,
"I've got horses to check on, and clients to see, "she called back,
"Amy, are you sure you shouldn't at least call and see if?"
Amy stepped back into the kitchen, anger now registering on her face. "No, I'm not calling anyone, I told you last night, if your so worried, you call and see how it's all going, " her tone was cold, as she turned back to leave again but stopped, "better yet, ask Grandpa, I'm sure he can fill you in"
Amy saw Mallory's surprised expression to her words and their harshness.
"I'll see you later," Amy said cooly and continued on her way.
"what is going on Lou!" Mallory asked, her face showing fear and concern, "why is Amy so mad"
Lou took a breath and rubbed her face, "you better sit down Mallory, this will take me a little while to explain"
Jack heard the car pull up outside and quickly came out to meet its occupant.
"thanks for coming,"He said, "I didn't know who else to call, and I wasn't sure I could get him to come to you"
"that's fine Jack, I told you I was here to help," Doctor Simon Delray said as he grabbed his medical bag from the back of his car. "I'm more a specialist now, but I'm glad you called,"
He walked towards the trailer, and Jack stopped him, reservation in his eyes, "he's in a bad way doc, I've got to get him to the Police station by 11 am today for an interview and this isn't going to look good if he's like this,"
"I will do what I can Jack, "Simon said, "and maybe I can help you with the police "
Jack nodded, feeling some relief. He hated to ask for help but knew that sometimes, it was necessary. He let the doctor go in alone and shut the door. Opting to stay outside to allow him some privacy and time to work with Ty.
Jack slowly walked back over to Harley and stroked his head. The concern showing in his features. His phone buzzed and a familiar voice welcomed him when he put it to his ear.
"Hey Tim," he said, the tiredness in his tone,
"Jack, "Tim replied, "Lou said you left early, you with Ty?"
"yes, Tim, "
"hows he doing?"
"I'm not up for this Tim, not today, "Jack warned,
"no, no, I'm serious Jack, "Tim rebutted, his voice low," hows he faring this morning ?"
Jack took a slow deep breath, trying to decide whether or not he should tell his x son in law the truth. "he's a mess, I have a feeling he's been on these damn pills a lot longer than he was letting on"
Tim didn't respond straight away "he's going through the after ride isn't he?"
Jack looked confused," after ride?"
"Yeah, that's what we called it, back at the rehab center, it's the ride after the ride" He paused, "how bad are the symptoms?"
"pretty bad, "Jack relayed, "I called Simon Delray, he's here checking him out now,"
"the doc from the hospital?"
They talked for a little longer about the day and how they were planning to proceed. Jack said his farewells after asking Tim to check on Amy and turned to see Doctor Delray exiting the trailer.
He walked over to Jack at the corale and smiled a soft smile.
"hows he doing doc," Jack asked,
"you were right Jack, Ty is going through withdrawals from overuse of benzodiazepines. He also had ruptured his sutures from the bullet entry wound in his left shoulder. "
"so, do I take him to the hospital or?" Jack asked,
" I stitched the shoulder again and as long as he keeps that brace on and doesn't use it he will be fine. "Simon paused, collecting his thoughts. "that's not my main concern Jack, Ty trying to go cold turkey is very dangerous. Many people assume they can stop using just as easily as they began taking it. This is rarely the case when benzodiazepines like Xanax are concerned. Few people are aware of how dangerous they can be, even when taken as prescribed."
"so you're saying he's addicted?" Jack said softly, this was not the news he was hoping to hear
"no Jack, he's not what you would call an addict, he's dependent, but his willingness to pull away and not take them is encouraging. " Doctor Delray took a breath, he could see the concern in Jacks eyes.
"so, where to from here Doc, tell me what I need to do?"
"Because Xanax can produce severe withdrawal symptoms, quitting "cold turkey" is not recommended. Tapering down use is the safest, and most effective, way to detox from Xanax and reduce the withdrawal symptoms."
"how do we do that?" Jack asked
"Tapering off Xanax involves gradually cutting back on the dosage of the drug over a period of time." Simon said, " but my concern is that Ty living here, alone is not a safe environment for this to occur in, "he stopped, a questioning look on his face, "I thought Ty lived with you a Heartland?"
Jack sighed, " he did, but there have been some changes and well, that's not an option right now"
"well, if that cant happen, then I feel justified in making a call to the rehab unit at Crossbow, "
Jack opened his mouth to protest, "he won't want that, he's watched his mother go through one of those units and it didn't end well. "
"I'm sorry Jack, But he cant do this alone, and I feel that the semi-secure unit will be the best place for him right now. "
Jack rubbed his face, he wanted to grab Ty and take him home, but he knew that the only way he could do that was for Amy to accept him into the house again. He wouldn't even be safe to stay in the loft as he would need to be watched.
"semi-secure?" He said softly,"what does that mean ?"
"semi-secure is a unit that is part of the rehab center, its where we place people suffering from dependency issues. It's not part of the locked unit, where addiction is managed, Ty will be safe there, he will be weaned off the Xanax over a period of time and under medical supervision. "he paused. Seeing another positive of Ty attending the unit. "this will also keep the police at bay while he is in residence, giving you some time to sort something out in regards to that,"
Jack considered the options and realized that Doctor Delray was right.
"ok, maybe it's for the best," Jack conceded,
"ok, well, I need Ty to agree, I don't want to override him and make it court ordered, it would be best if this was voluntary"
"ok, I'll get him to agree," Jack said, "I'll be able to go with him, he's got no one else"
Doctor Delray raised his eyebrow, "Amy? "
Jack shook his head, "long story Doc, but Amys not part of the equation right now, "
"that's a shame Jack, those two are stronger together than they are apart, this is going to be a rough ride for Ty, "
Jack nodded, "he's got me, I'll be there every step of the way"
"ok, well, he's allowed one advocate, and if that is you then you will be able to see him at certain times throughout the process."
Jack took a deep breath and nodded, accepting the role. He would be there as long as Ty needed him.
Doctor Delray pulled out his phone and made the call, talking to the hospital as Jack returned to the trailer to find Ty laying on the bed, his eyes slightly open his shoulder rewrapped with a clean dressing and the arm brace back on his arm. He was clad in a clean pair of jeans and a black tank top, and he looked calmer than he had before the doctor had arrived.
"Hey, how are you doing?"Jack asked, taking a seat on the bed and pushing the dirty, vomit stained clothes out of the way with his foot.
"it hurts," Ty whispered, his voice so low Jack could hardly hear him.
"your shoulder?" Jack asked,
Ty shook his head slowly, "everywhere" he replied, his green eyes a little glassy.
The trailer door opened as Simon came in, and smiled at them both.
"I gave him a metered dose so we can get him mobile"Simon said, "it will control the symptoms and give us a window of opportunity to get him to Crossbow"
Tys eyes flickered to the doctor slowly, and his head moved from side to side,"no …. No hospital" he said softly, "stay here"
Jack touched Tys good hand and pulled his attention back to him. "Ty, you need help, you cant do this alone, they have a special unit at the hospital where they can get you through this,?"
Ty listened to Jacks words and Jack watched as the fear started to rise in his eyes, the words "special unit " had taken him back to his childhood, a time when he used to visit his mother behind those locked white doors.
Jack watched as the tears welled in his eyes, "noo. Jack, no,…. I cant…" he pleaded, "Ill stay here,"
"Ty, "Jack said, "ill come with you, I'll be with you son"
Ty tried to sit up, his head spun and he dry wretched yet again, but he fought against it, he wanted to show them he was ok, that he didn't need this, he could do it alone, he just wouldn't take anymore, he didn't need to be locked up, he didn't need any of them. He could do it alone.
"I'm…I'm ok, "he pleaded, pushing his feet to the floor, Jack standing up next to him as he forced himself to stand up. Ty swayed and lost his balance as the tears fell down his cheeks. "I cant… Jack, please, I cant go …..there"
Jack guided him back to a sitting position on the bed, and Doctor Delray came over to him and knelt in front of him.
"Ty, you need to sign this release form and then we can get you well. I know this is hard, but if you don't come voluntarily, I'll have to organize a forced referral"
Ty's eyes looked at Doctor Delray, knowing what that meant, His mother had been taken away by a forced referral, the first time she was placed in care. He still recalled them escorting her down the driveway, her face stained with tears as child protective services placed a 5-year-old Ty into a black sedan.
Ty looked back at Jack, he looked like a frightened child, His body was trembling.
Jack handed him the pen and smiled at him in reassurance. "I'll be right by your side, I promise you"
Ty took a breath and reached out and took the pen. His hand shook as Simon placed the document on the top of a textbook and passed it to him.
Ty hesitated and Jack heard him suck in a sob as his hand lowered onto the paper and he signed his name.
"Ok, "Doctor Delray said softly, looking directly at Jack, "I can organize someone to come and collect him, or do you …."
"I'll take him in," Jack said quickly, placing his hand on Ty's good shoulder as Ty's head looked at the floor.
"very well, I'll ring them and let them know you're on your way in. "Simon said, as he exited the trailer.
Jack rubbed Tys back, feeling his shoulders collapse slightly in defeat, He never looked up at the old cowboy, but Jack could tell he was done. He had given up.
"Let's get you ready hey," Jack said softly and noticed Ty's head nod at his words ever so lightly.
Jack coughed quickly and wiped a rare tear that escaped his old eyes. His strength cracking around the corners. He took a deep breath and pushed it down. He needed to be strong, Ty was relying on him, that young man had nothing left to give and he needed Jack to make it through, and he wasn't about to let him down, not now.
It was well after midday when Jack finally slumped through the mudroom door. Lou came quickly into the kitchen and went to speak, but stopped when she saw his face.
Tim came through from the loungeroom aswell and held his usual glib tongue. Seeing the way Jack was standing.
Jack walked slowly over to the coffee pot and poured himself a cup. He hadn't spoken. But his face spoke volumes about how his morning had gone.
"How did it go at the police station?" Mallory asked as she came from Katie's room, her words voiced what everyone else was thinking.
"well, we didn't actually get to the Police station," Jack said in a low voice,
"what happened,?" Lou said, taking a seat at the table next to Mallory, "didn't you and Ty have an interview this morning?"
Jack nodded and rubbed his tired drawn face.
"what did the Doc say?" Tim asked.
Jack didn't know whether to tell them the full story of or not. He looked around the room and saw the concerned looks on all their faces.
"Doctors?" Amy asked as she came into the kitchen from her room. Her face still and showing no emotion apart from curiosity.
"look, I don't think it's my place to go into detail ok, All I'll say is that the Police won't be harassing Ty for the next few weeks and leave it at that ok," Jack put his coffee cup down as they all looked at him wanting him to go on.
"so there not going to charge him?" Lou asked,
"he not going to jail for shooting Lyall?" Mallory questioned.
"I said, enough ok, "Jack warned, "I don't know whats going to happen, but for now, they are leaving him be,"
With that Jack walked out of the kitchen and headed towards the barn, his hat pulled low over his head.
"what was that about?" Lou asked, looking at her father, she had the idea he knew more than he was letting on.
"Beats me, Lou, " Tim said with an awkward smile "when the time is right I'm sure Jack will fill you all in"
With That he kissed Lou's cheek and saw Amys look of confusion that she threw his way. "well, I got to go check on the herd," he rebutted quickly and grabbed his hat and left the three girls to ponder the silence.
"why won't they tell us about TY?" Mallory said to both of them, "it's obvious they both know something but aren't sharing !"
Amy didn't respond, she poured her self a glass of water and turned away.
"really Amy,!"Mallory called, "did he mean that little to you that you don't care where he is or whats going on!"
Amy turned back, her anger at the comment visible in her blue eyes.
"he didn't care about me or anyone when he lied about going after Lyall!, "she snapped, "so I'm just returning the favor"
"oh my god !, "Mallory reported, "I can't believe you!" she stood up and walked to the door, Lou looking at her in desperation trying to keep her from opening her mouth.
"whats that supposed to mean?" Amy rebutted sharply
"How can you turn your back on Ty? hes supposed to be the love of your life and when he needs you, what do you do, you walk away. Tys not perfect hes made mistakes, but"
"mistakes,! is that what you call what he did, "Amy bit back"those weren't mistakes, they were lies, and deceit, everything he told us, he told me was a lie. !"Amys' voice was shrill now, her temper flying at Mallory.
"I don't know why he lied Amy, But I know Ty, and I know that no matter what he always put you and his love for you first, even above himself. "Mallory calmed her voice, "if this was reversed and it was you who needed his support, I know he would stand by you no matter how much it hurt. "
"you don't know what you're talking about Mallory,"Amy retorted, The youngers words hitting home.
"Maybe not, But I know if Ty was my boyfriend and loved me as much as I know he loves you, Id at least give him a chance to explain, " Mallory walked towards Amy, her eyes trying to find the compassion she knew to be there, "after everything he's been through to get back to you, he deserves that much right?"
Amy looked away, her face flushed and her eyes a little glassy. She was annoyed at Mallory for once again saying out loud the things that no one was game enough to voice.
Mallory toucher her friend's shoulder and walked away, hoping her words had some effect.
Jack scraped the last of the bedding from the empty stall, tipping the manure into the wheelbarrow. His mind was a million miles away and he didn't see Amy until she was at the stall door.
"is Harley ok," She asked, noticing the stall Jack was cleaning was his.
"Yeah, he's fine, "Jack replied, "he's at the trailer, I left him with food and water this morning."
"I can get Caleb to go get him and bring him back,?" she suggested,
"I'm going over later so if you like you can come with me and ride him home.?" Jack suggested
Amy dropped her head, "don't push me, Grandpa, I told you I didn't want to see him"
Jack sighed and dumped the last shovel of manure into the barrow. "well then it's a good thing then that he's not there isn't it"
Amy looked at her grandfather, confused "he's.. he's not there?" she asked.
"no. he's not. So there's no need for you to avoid the place" Jack replied, stepping out of the stall and wheeling the barrow away towards the manure pile.
Amy ran after him. Questions burning in her mouth, begging to be set free.
"so…. If he's not there, "she asked
"I thought you didn't want to know?" Jack replied, putting the empty barrow down after he tipped it and headed towards the barn office.
"well, I don't, "Amy rebutted, "I was just curious because you and dad mentioned a doctor,"
Jack nodded and put down his gloves. He could see it was killing her not knowing. Which made him hold a little hope that she was coming around to at least speaking to Ty.
"grandpa, "she said, her voice even, "why did he need a doctor,? I thought his shoulder was ok"
Jack sighed, " his shoulder will be fine, that's not why I called the doctor,"
Amy looked at her grandfather, unable to hide the concern in her eyes. "please grandpa, "
"Amy, I don't think it's my place to say, this is Tys decision to make not mine."Jack dropped his hat onto the desk, seeing her face and annoyance.
"so, more secrets,! more lies and deception, he seems to be getting good at that, "She snapped, "and now he's got you keeping his secrets too,! Wow, Grandpa, thanks for the support"
"now just wait a god damn minute" Jack growled, "I've always been here for you girls and I always will be"
"Oh, but only as long as Ty is ok though, we wouldn't want you to have to choose between us or him!" Amy's words bounced off the walls as they left her mouth, she was furious that Jack seemed to be protecting Ty over telling her the truth. She saw the hurt in her grandfather eyes when her words hit him. Making her outburst instantly regrettable.
Jack grabbed his hat and walked towards the office door, holding his temper, He didn't want to lose it at Amy.
"so I take your silence as your choosing him?" she bit, twitching her lip and looking a little shocked when he spun around and faced her.
His voice was low, but she could hear the reprimand in his tone. "I just spent the morning watching a young man that I have grown to love like family face some of the darkest moments of his young life, I stood by his side while he took one of the scariest steps he's ever had to make, so I'm sorry if my compassion for him is getting in the way of your anger towards him and the problems between the two of you." Jacks face was red as he continued, "Ty needs someone at the moment, and if your not going to be that someone, then I'm sure the hell not going to let him face the battle he's got before him on his own. "he took a breath, his mustache twitching "I have always been there for you girls, through thick and thin, through Tim's breakdown and the death of your mother, "
He turned to walk away but stopped mid-stride and turned again to face a visibly shaken Amy.
"you have no right to throw those kinds of accusations at me, not now, not ever, "
And with those words he stalked away, leaving Amy in the barn office alone with her thoughts.
That night Jack sat on the front porch of the main house as the sun drew red streaks across the sky. His mind was miles away as Tim came out of the front door and handed him a coffee.
"been a long day," Tim said, taking a seat next to Jack seeing the distant look in his eyes.
"yes it has," he said,
"so, Ty, "Tim said, dropping his tone, "what happened,?"
Jack took a breath, realizing that Tim was surprisingly the only one who may possibly understand what Ty was about to undertake.
"Doctor Delray put him in the semi-secure wing at Cross Bow," Jack said flatly," he's been listed as self-admitted on grounds of dependency"
Tim dropped his head, "that's why the cops have backed off"
Jack nodded "they will leave him be until he's cleared through the unit"
"well, that gives us some time, "Tim said, "did the police say anything ? are they going to go after him?"
"Murphy said they were running ballistics tests and such on the guns. Once that's all back, well, they will have a better picture as to whats going to happen. "
Jack looked at Tim and sipped his coffee, "he's in a bad way Tim, I've never seen him so broken."
"well, at least he's getting some help, "Tim replied, "it took me 10 years to realize I needed help, so I take my hat off to him for taking that step so soon"
Jack nodded, "One good thing has come out of all this mess I suppose, They found Lyall's phone at the ranch, its got numerous calls logged to Ben Dawsons Lawyer. "
"so they got proof he's behind all this!" Tim said, his voice a little louder,
"well, the lawyer was picked up this morning, and it seems he's not too keen to go to jail, so here's hoping his confession is enough to get that son of a …. "
"grandpa, " Amy said, as she came out the main door, her voice was low and she seemed to be needing to talk,
"if you're going to have another go at me Amy, I'm really not up for it tonight," Jack said softly.
"no grandpa, "she said coming to stand before him, "I wanted to talk to you if that's ok, "
"I'll see you guys tomorrow, "Tim said, standing up and kissing his daughter on the cheek,
"love you, dad, "Amy said as he slowly walked off towards his truck.
Jack tapped the bench next to him and Amy sat down, she thread her arm through his and played with her hands.
"I'm sorry for before, I had no right to say those things, I was just so mad, at… at…everything "
"I understand Amy, I know this is hard on you, but you have to understand that I made Ty a promise that I would be there for him, that this was his home and that we were his family. I cant break that, not now," Jack looked at his granddaughter, hoping she would understand.
Amy nodded, "I know, and I understand, but I just can't think of him right now without it hurting, "she looked into her grandfathers eyes, "he lied to me grandpa, he sat there in front of me and made me think it was all ok, he told you he had it under control and it was all lies, how can I ever trust him again."
Jack took a long low breath and tapped Amy's hand, "those pills can make people say and do things that they normally wouldn't, I have to believe that they are responsible for this, that their hold on him made him act this way. "
"I heard what you said to Dad, "She said softly, "is he safe, where he is, in that unit?"
Jack smiled, "I thought you didn't care?"
Amy bit her lip, her walls crumbling, "I… I care, I just can't forgive him right now, "
"yes, Amy he's safe, he's where he needs to be, "Jack replied, "I'm going in to see him tomorrow, take him some things, "
Amy nodded, playing with her fingers, "what things,?"
"you know, personal stuff, clothes, toiletries, Doc Delray said it might be a few weeks before he's allowed out"
"I…. I can get the stuff for him, for you, I mean, from the loft, I know where he keeps most of his things," she suggested.
Jack smiled and put his arm around her, letting her lean into him, "that would be a great help, thank you"
Amy smiled a small smile at him and looked out into the darkness. The warmth of her grandfather's arms around her making her feel like there may be some hope to hold onto after all.
to be continued
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