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Chapter 25: Centre Times Two

Amy rolled over and wrapped her arms around David. Snuggling into him, David stirred and moved his arms around her.

"I'm so glad you came looking for me." Amy whispered.

"Me too, I never thought you would take me back. But I had to try, I needed you."

"I love you so much, I'm sorry.... what I did to you, when I broke your pendant I didn't...." David placed a finger on her lips. "I really am...." He moved his hand to cup her chin, and kissed her gently. When he moved back he watched as a smile played on her lips, before her eyes flickered open.

"I'm sorry I ever made you feel second best, I'm sorry I made you feel like you had to explain a bracelet that a friend gave you. I'm sorry for running away before and I'm just sorry for anything that ever made you feel like you weren't the centre of my universe. I love you and I hope you know that." Amy slowly nodded.

Bruce sat on his sofa with music playing softly in the background and an empty bottle of wine in front of him.

'David has won the first round, he may have found her, but she still needs saving-I will be the one to save her.'

"Daddy, what are you mumbling about?"

Bruce looked up in a slight daze. "What was that ladybug?"

"You were mumbling."

"It was nothing, just nothing.- Have you said your prayers?"

"Not yet."

"Go say them then, and I will be in, in a minute to tuck you in."

"Ok daddy." Rebecca bounced back out of the room.

Trying not to feel sorry for himself he stood up and followed his daughter to her room, stopping just outside to hear her prayers, they always made him feel proud of his daughter.

".... and can you please help my daddy and Mrs Gray to get together. I think my daddy is already in love with Mrs Gray because he acts weird when she is around. Can you also help me find something really cool for daddy's birthday. Amen." Bruce pushed open the door.

"Ready for bed?"

"Yes daddy." Rebecca climbed into bed and smiled as she thought about what she had been talking to god about.

"Goodnight honey." He tucked in the covers and turned off her lights closing the door behind him and smiled at the words his daughter had said.

"David don't you have work?"

"No, well yes. I told Abner I was finishing off some research."

"And are you going to be able to do that for when you get back?"

"Already done." Amy smiled. "As for you, how did you get out of work?"

"Um," Amy looked away.

"You have told them you aren't going in haven't you?"

"Yes, it's just...."

"Honey you can tell me."

"Well I was just feeling a bit down, and I couldn't take it anymore."

"You weren't going to...." Amy looked back at him and nodded.

"So I stopped you?"

"Sort of. Vincent, my brother came past in a taxi, and saw me outside Hartford. He told me I should get away from it all. To be by myself and collect my thoughts without having to worry about commitments or being interrupted."

"I spoilt that I'm sorry."

"No, just having the evening alone was more than I usually get. I'm lucky if I get more than an hour at home. I managed to relax here. You were the only one who found me, and nobody knew where I was, not even Vincent."

"Was I the cause of all this?"

"No, no you were part, but it wasn't all you. Don't worry, and I'm over feeling like that now. I am feeling alot better and you don't need to worry."

"I will worry about you always. I love you too much not to."

"I love you too." She wrapped her arms around his neck holding him close as she laid her head on his chest, thinking just how lucky she was. If Vincent hadn't found her, if he hadn't driven past, she'd be de.... 'I must not think of that.' She closed her eyes and sighed.