Chapter 7
It had been a few days of national crisis resolution before Jed and Abbey could discuss the 'Doug situation', as it was now being called. Doug had resigned from the race, citing personal reasons, and he and Liz had gone back to Manchester in an attempt to work things out. He had agreed to counseling with Father Mark and had expressed the hope that one day Liz could begin to forgive him.
"Jed, are you okay with the way Liz and Doug have worked out their problem?"
"I guess so. If Liz can accept it, then I guess I have to. I know she did it for the kids but there are worse things than being a single parent."
"Jed, she's an adult with a good head on her shoulder. She'll make good decisions and if not, well those are her choices."
"I know, Abbey. All of our girls usually make good choices so I only hope this is one of them."
"Pumpkin, they're grown women. They will sometimes make a bad choice but they'll be fine. We taught them well."
"Did we?"
"Yes, Jed, we did."
He walked over to her where she was sitting and pulled her face up so he could see her eyes. "Abbey, did we make a good choice?"
She stood up so she could look directly into his eyes. They sparkled with desire. It had been a long week. "Yes, Jed. We made a good choice and you have proven that to me many times."
"How about letting me prove it one more time?"
Smiling, she answered, "I just love your proof," as she led him over to the bed. "Show me one more time," as her lips met his.
No further words were needed or expected.
THE END