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Sophia wouldn't stop crying. No matter what Sabrina did, her daughter had some great lungs. She decided to take her for a walk in the park. Maybe some fresh air would do her good she thought. Sabrina hadn't been taking care of herself lately. Raising a baby by herself was tough. She tried pretending to everyone that she had it all together but that wasn't the truth. Whenever she would see Michael out around the city, she tried to avoid him at every chance. She couldn't bear seeing him and being reminded that she lied for so long about Sophia's true parentage. The one thing she appreciated was that he was never malicious towards her. At one time he even held Sophia when she ran into him at the hospital. She couldn't keep putting all her attention and time on her failed relationship with him. She would always love him, but at the rate they were going it was useless to think they were getting back together. Her daughter was her number one priority. She reached the park and took Sophia out of the stroller and held her on the park bench. She had managed to quiet down some on the ride there but she knew her daughter well. And by the look on her face, she was prepared to start wailing at any second. If Sophia loved anything, it was being rocked to help her quiet down. She was beginning to get a little fussy so she began rocking her to get her calm.

Michael and Kristina were walking through the park after coming from Kelly's. For him, it was nice to have his sister back in town. But at the moment, all Kristina could talk about was him forgiving Sabrina completely.

"Kristina, no more talking about my relationship with Sabrina for the rest of the night."

"I'm just saying. It's clear you still miss her. Everyone knows it."

"Okay. I heard you. I've heard everyone. We can all move on now."

"Actually we can't because look who it is!" The siblings had stumbled upon Sabrina and Sophia. Michael couldn't help but notice how tired she looked and started to worry. "Hey Sabrina and precious little Sophia" said Kristina.

"Hey Kristina...Michael."

"Can I hold her? Please? I've been dying to for months."

"Yeah of course." Sabrina passed her over to Kristina and relished at someone else taking over even if it was just for a second.

"Thank god she takes after you Sabrina because if she had even a hint of Car-sorry. That was insensitive of me."

"No, it's okay. You'd be surprised how often I hear that one." Kristina wouldn't admit it but she wanted to make Michael suffer a little for being such an ass towards Sabrina and her daughter. She knew the perfect plan to force the two of them to talk just for a minute.

"Would you mind if I took her over by that pond? I promise I'll be right back."

"Kristina, you can't just take her wherever you want to."

"No it's fine. She seems more content with you than she has been with me. Go ahead."

Sabrina helped her get settled back in her stroller and gave her a quick kiss. "You know she just did that so we can talk right?"

"She's never been subtle. How are you doing?"

"I'm good" she noticed the look on Michael's face, "what? Don't give me that look?"

"You just look-exhausted for a better word."

"I'm raising a baby. Sleep doesn't exist for me at the moment."

"Sabrina. I told you I would help with anything you need. I can find someone to-"

"Let me stop you right there. I don't want a nanny. I don't want your money. I'm fine."

"You're not fine! You're miserable."

"Thank you for pointing out things I'm already aware of."

"You can talk to me. I know we aren't together anymore but we don't have to stop talking to each other."

"It hurts to much, Michael. I look at you and all I see is the pain I caused you. I look at Sophia and I think how could I possibly make everything up to you?"

"Are you going to stop punishing yourself? I've forgiven you."

"I'll never stop punishing myself. But I appreciate your attempt to make me feel better."

"You're welcome" they both shared slight chuckles.

"We should go make sure Kristina and Sophia are okay" said Michael.

"Before we go I have a question. Will things ever be the same between us? I don't just mean romantically. We were pretty good friends too."

"I think we will. Things just take time. Come on, I think it's my turn to hold Sophia. I'll pry her from Krissy's hands if I have to."

They both made their way towards the pond with new hopes of their future together.