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Chapter 11
Ben and Abigail talked to the doctor while Riley slept peacefully.
"Well he seems to be healing up and I definitely think he is going to make it," said Dr. Howard.
"That's great," said Abigail.
"When can he come home?" asked Ben.
"Well I wanna keep him here a while longer for observation, so I would say next Friday," said the doctor.
Abigail and Ben's faces fell. The doctor left and Riley woke up.
"What did the doctor say?" asked Riley.
"He said your definitely going to make it. And you have to stay here til next Friday for observation," explained Ben.
"But that means I'll have to miss your wedding," said Riley.
"I know. Were thinking about moving it until your out of here," said Abigail.
"No your not," said Riley, "just because I won't be there doesn't mean you guys have to wait for me. Just go ahead and do it."
"But Riley you're my best man. I need you there," said Ben.
"Ben, you and Abigail shouldn't have to wait for me just do it. I won't mind," Riley argued.
"If your sure then alright we'll do it," said Ben.
"Thank you," Riley said in a ending-the-discussion tone.
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It was finally Monday. Abigail was in the back of the church getting ready for the wedding.
"Abigail?" Ben asked knocking on the door.
"Yeah," she responded walking over to the door.
"Can we talk?" Ben asked.
"You know it's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding," teased Abigail.
"Well we can talk like this," said Ben.
"Alright," said Abigail.
There was some silence until Abigail broke it.
"Honey what is bothering you?" Abigail asked.
"I'm just upset that Riley won't be here to stand beside me when I get married to you," said Ben.
"Well Ben you know it was him who said we should do it no mater if he was here or not," said Abigail.
"I know I just wish he was here," said Ben letting a tear slip from his eye.
"I hope those are tears of happiness and not sorrow," said a voice behind Ben.
Ben turned around and came face to face with...
