First, I want to apologize. I am sorry it took so long for me to update but I couldn't find any idea to write so I was stuck. I hope you can forgive me with this chapter :)

CHAPTER 3:

TRIS POV:

I don't think and I run to the kids. Olaya sees me and smiles, she maybe thinks I'll play with them. I take their hands and lead them to my bags. Olaya whines because she wants to play but I don't want to let them near Eric ever again. I help them put their clothes on. I take the tent that I previously folded and I take my bags. We leave but I caught Eric's smile and the wave of his hand which only makes me leave faster.

When we are sitting in the car, I allow myself to calm down. I take a deep breath and start the car. I am so stressed now that Tobias is gone, I have to calm down. But how can I calm down when a psychopath is around.

I drive home and I am only calm when they are playing together on the couch. I quickly get dressed for tonigh so I can watch them quietly.

When it is time to go, I leave for Shauna and Zeke's apartment. I am not the first one to arrive, Christina is already here. Zeke takes the children with him in the bedroom so they can play. Zeke said that Olaya and I can sleep here so I can drink. He knows that Marlene, Christina and I are really sad and he knows I feel guilty with Tobias' departure. And Shauna knows that too; that's why she lets us drink while she can't.

Marlene arrives and we begin to chat. We speak of everything and Shaune is happy we are here. Marlene, Christina and I drink and soon we are tipsy. Well they are, me I am drunk. I know it's not the responsible solution but I can't help it. If I can forget the fight we had for a few hours, why would I say no ?

"Tris, what happened yesterday with Tobias ?" Shauna asks me.

I put my glass down and look at the alcohol in it. I don't want to explain but the alcohol decides for me and I spill everything.

"One day, he went home and said 'Honey, I am going to Aghanistan for 15 months' like he would say he was going to the grocery store. I tried to change his mind but you know him. Yesterday, I was so angry I said that I want a divorce." They gasp as a tear falls on my cheek.

"You want a divorce ?" Shauna asks, dumbfounded.

"No, I never wanted this but I didn't think. Then he left and now he thinks that our marriage is over, maybe will he be sad to see I was lying."

Marlene hugs me while I cry.

"Tris, he loves you. Don't think otherwise and I promise you, he will be more than happy to see you are still with him"

"You really think that ?" I ask

"Of course I am."

The last thing I remember before I pass out is Christina saying that she spoke with Will and they are going to try to have a baby.

The next morning, I wake up with a huge headache. I groan as I sit up and I realize I am on the couch. I look around me but it seems like they are all gone. I rub my eyes and when I stand I realize I am in my house, not Shauna's. How did I get here ?

I look for my phone and find it in the kitchen. I look at it and there is a text from Zeke.

Olaya is with us. Come and get her when you can. I drove you home yesterday. -Zeke

For the first time I feel like the worst mother ever. I said to Tobias that I would take care of her because he wouldn't and failed to that.

I put her in danger with Eric and then I got drunk and passed out. I don't deserve to be called a mother.

I quickly take a shower then I drive to Zeke and Shauna's to pick up Olaya.

We spent the entire day together. We played in the garden since we're in August and it's really sunny. We played hide and seek in the garden and she won almost all the time. I love days like this one where I can just be with her, even if I would rather have Tobias next to me.

I lay Olaya in her bed and put the quilt on her. I sit next to her and brush her hair with my hand.

"I miss daddy"

"I know honey. I miss him too. But he will be home as soon as possible, I promise."

She hugs her teddy bear tigher as I kiss her forehead and get up. I close the door slowly then head to the kitchen. I make a hot chocolate. My phone rings when my lips touch the warm liquid. I sigh and watch the ID on it. Of course it's Christina.

"Hi Christina"

"Hi. I wanted to make sure you're alright. So how are you ?"

"I don't know"

I sit on the counter top and place the drink between my legs.

"How are you ?" I ask her.

"Fine" She sounds like she is hidding something and I can tell she's happy about something.

"What happened ? Why are you happy ?"

"How do you know ?"

"My super power duh"

We laugh together but I continue.

"So ? You don't want to tell me ?"

"Will called me" She whispers.

I almost didn't hear it but when I hear it, my body feels like it turned to stone.

"Tris ?"

"Yeah... How did he call you ?"

"He had his phone. He said Tobias had his in his bag and when he asked for Will's phone the battery was dead."

"Yeah that's what he said" I spit in the phone.

I am convinced that he just didn't want to talk to me and I can't blame him for this. I said horrible things to him and now he doesn't want to talk to me.

"Tris, that's what happened. Will wouldn't lie to me"

"I said that about Tobias too and he never told he was going to leave until five days before he actually left"

"I kown it's hard for you but he loves you and he will call when he will be able to. And don't forget that..." She stops talking and a few seconds later I hear a sob which cover what sounds like the TV.

"Christina ? What's wrong ?"

"T-turn on your TV"

I do what she says and the news appear on the screen.

Our biggest camp in Afghanistan has been invaded by terrorists who had the order to kill as much soldier as possible. Fortunatly, the number of dead soldier is very low thanks to two soldiers who risked their life for other. One of them is now flying back to his home town after being injured by having be shot in the stomach. Doctors say he will survive but he needs medical assistance. His name is Will Loyd and he will be awarded for his bravery along with Tobias Eaton, the other soldier who saved a lot of lives. Our country is very thanksful for their courage. They are war heroes from now on. But even if Mr Loyd is going home, Mr Eaton decided to stay there to continue to serve his country. Tobias Eaton is an exemple for every man in this country.

I turn off the TV and keep staring at the black screen with tears on my cheeks. He chose to stay there, to stay away from me.

Sobs rack my body as I hug my knees close against my chest. I however hear Christina trying to talk to me in the phone which is lying on the couch.

"Tris ! Pick up the phone ! Tris, please !"

I take it in my hands and put it next to my ear.

"He-he-he didn-didn't want-t to go home-me." I sob.

"Tris, calm down. Did you watch the end ?"

"No-no" I wipe my cheeks with the back of my left hand.

"They asked him why he chose to stay. He didn't want to leave Uriah alone, he said that he wanted to go home to be with you but I could tell he was afraid of your reaction"

"Why ?"

"You said that if he comes back, you would divorce. He is scared to death."

"I-I... can you come over ?"

"I am already on my way"

She hangs up and I fall on my side on the couch. I play with my wedding ring, turning it between my fingers until the inscription in it catch my eyes.

~Love You, Always~

I close my eyes and memories of our wedding float in my mind. His fingers tangled with mine, his eyes never left mine and his smile never faded. We were together. We were happy.

But now, we aren't together. We aren't happy.

My mind must have travel too far away because the next thing I hear is the front door being openned and then my name being called.

"Tris, where are you ?" She calls again.

"Shut up ! Olaya is sleeping" I say to her.

She runs to me and takes me in her arms as I break down. She rocks me back and forth until my sobs stop.

"Do you feel better ?" I nod slowly and she rubs my arms. "They said he will be back in ten months instead of fifteen."

I look at her with a small smile.

"Really ?"

"Yes."

I slowly slide the ring, which was still in my palm, on my finger.

"Christina ? Can I come with you to visit Will ?" I shyly ask.

"Of course. I am sure he will be happy to see you."

"Your husband is a hero" I tell and her smile widens.

"Yours too." I smile at her and she lets me go. "I really admire Tobias. Even after this, he stayed to be with Uriah so he wouldn't be alone. I am aware it's hard for you to hear that but you are very lucky to have him."

"I know."

She stands up and goes in the kitchen. She comes back with two hot chocolates and sits next to me. I take the mug from her, before sipping it slowly.

"Do you know when Will will be home ?" I ask.

"They said tuesday. I know he only left for two days but I already missed him like crazy"

"I know how you feel."

Believe me Christina. I know how you feel. I really do.

I want to apologize once again.

If you want things to happen I could manage to slide them in the initial story :) Just say them ^^

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