Disclaimer: Not my characters.
Word count: 100
A/N: Written for LJC for Yuletide 2007.
Alex has seen photographs of Carol Jordan; she's heard stories from Kevin and Paula, but she's not prepared to meet her in person. There are so many things she wants to say to Carol, but now is not the time or place.
Alex watches her instead, and she's surprised to realize that whatever Tony felt for Carol, Carol felt it in return.
This revelation only makes Alex angrier; if Carol loved Tony, how could she leave?
She's back now, too late. Tony's tumour came back too, and it killed him.
Alex thinks Carol's return might have done the same thing.