Chapter 7:

Will leaned his face against the cool elevator doors wishing more than anything to take back the past few days. With udder resentment he lifted his head and walked coolly back to the apartment. As he walked inside he glanced around the room feeling something was missing. As he puzzled through trying to find what he was looking for he heard someone retching from the bathroom. Realizing it was Karen, Will ran towards the bathroom. There was Karen lying helplessly on the tiled floor as the toilet flushed. Looking embarrassed, Karen wiped her mouth in silence, avoiding Will's concerned eyes. As her eyes finally met his she sighed and spoke.

K-It has been happening for the past few days now. Throwing up every morning.

Seeing the saddened look in Will's eyes, Karen continued.

K- I'm sorry I didn't tell you before Poodle. I just wanted to be okay by myself. I didn't want to put all this on you in the first place and being sick on top of it would just…

Before Karen could finish, Will dropped to his knees and wrapped his arms around Karen. Tear filled both of their eyes as they sat together on the bathroom floor in an awed yet comfortable silence.