Disclaimer: See Chapter One
Leo
couldn't sleep. He couldn't stop thinking about her. He wanted
to
help her. He wanted to hold her and tell her that everything
was going
to be alright. He had one problem with that, however;
she had yet to
admit that she had a problem. That was the most
important step and one
she had to take on her own. All she had to
do is call and say the
words. He would be there for her. She would
not do this alone. Leo was
brought out of his wishing thinking by
the sound of the phone. He picked
it up. "Hello."
"Leo, I'm sorry I called so late."
"Don't worry about it, Kid. I can't seem to sleep tonight."
"Donna called and said that you found her and took her home."
"Yeah,
she's home but she still isn't talking. Zo, you're right, there
is
no doubt in my mind that you are. The thing is how come I didn't
see
it coming? I should know better than anyone what to look for
and what
it's like."
"Don't blame yourself, Leo.
You saw it. You just didn't want to believe
it. That's what
happens when thing like this happen to people you love.
It's what
happened to Jenny when you started."
"You remember that?"
"Parts of it, yeah, I guess it made an impression."
"Why are you up so late?"
"I couldn't sleep."
"Try and go to sleep now. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay, Leo, I love you. I know I don't tell you that enough."
"I love you too, Kid. Go to sleep."
--
'Zoey was right again. I do love
Margaret. I do blame myself even though
I know I shouldn't. She
needs people to be strong for her to support her
and I will be. I
made a promise.'