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Lincoln caught up to Holly quickly at the car and helped her take the rest of the food out. “When did you find the time to do all of this anyway.” He looked at the plates impressed. “After we got home from the hospital, I put Eve to bed and then while I waited for you, I did this. Mostly because I was trying so hard not to completely freak out, but also because I am determined that Mom has a good day today.” Holly hoped if they could lift her spirits, it would make her fight just a little harder to live. As a nurse, she seen it time and time again, when a patient gives up hope, so does their body and they die soon after. “Hey, she will.” Lincoln comforted Holly. When Lincoln and Holly made it back to the room, they were pleasantly surprised to find Kathy out of bed. She was sitting at the small table with Eve, who was still infatuated with the optics on the small Christmas tree, she was showing her grandmother all the different colours. Holly set her food down and went to hug her

Because Lincolns phone was dead, he didn’t get any of the messages his family had sent him last night, or this morning. If he had, he would have left Holly and Eve at home. Holly, Lincoln and Eve pulled up at his parents’ house. Holly got Eve from the back seat and they were about half way up to the house when the front door flung open. Holly and Lincoln froze in shock, Sasha burst out the door. “Sasha, what are you doing here? “Lincoln finally stuttered; he was both surprised and angered to see her. “I think we were too rash; I know I said I got with you for the wrong reasons, baby, and I did, but I want you back now for the right ones. I really love you, I know that now, I can’t live without you. I flew in hoping to surprise you for Christmas and make it up to your family and then fly home with you today, but you weren’t here, and your parents wouldn’t tell me where you were.” She started to sob, that was until she saw Holly standing behind Lincoln and then her anger took over.

Eve and Maggie had both fallen asleep, but Holly couldn’t. Every time she tried to close her eyes, she either thought of her mom or Lincoln, and both brought her great sadness. She didn’t want to accept that her mother was passing, or that she had lost Lincoln for good. She just couldn’t get that kiss out of her head. He may not have returned it, but he didn’t stop her, he caught her when Sasha threw himself into his arms, and when he should have defended Holly, he asked her to leave instead. Had he seen her again since he left? He would likely tell her if she asked but she was to afraid to do that. She didn’t want to hear him call them a mistake, she didn’t want to see the pity in his eyes when he told her he was going back to Sasha. As she did most nights lately, she just sat at the table, with a hot chocolate in her hands until she was too tired to feel sad anymore and would simply fall asleep where she sat. She had almost finished her cup when she heard a knock at the door. Too t

Those seven days went nowhere, and the miracle that Holly prayed for never came to pass. Holly found herself sat in the medical office, with her new boss, Lincoln and Maggie. In front of her were the papers for her to sign. “Holly.” Director Julian tried to be gentle when addressing his new nurse. “Holly.” Director Julian called her name again, but still she did not answer, it was like she was in a world unto her own. Lincoln reached out his hand and took hers in his and gave it a gentle squeeze, his way of reminding her that he was here with her. Holly, not realizing that she had zoned out replied, “Huh, sorry, what was that?” “I am sorry, truly I am, I know from personal experience how extremely difficult it is to be the one sitting in that chair, but we need your signature before we can proceed.” Director Julian tried to be as gentle as he could when speaking to her. Holly looked at Lincoln with tears in her eyes and hiccupped. “Please tell me why I am doing this again?” Her

Holly was so happy to see him she immediately forgot what they were doing. “What are you doing home?” She squealed and ran over to give him a hug, he pulled her in for a kiss. Lincoln was kind of annoyed that Maggie was here, he hadn’t kissed Holly in a week, his hands we’re desperate to wonder, she was killing the mood, but he couldn’t say that, so he pulled back. “Is Eve still up?” He asked hoping to catch her, he didn’t get to call her because he was on the plane, but he wanted to hear all about her big day. “No, you just missed her, she asked to wait up for you, but I didn’t think you would be back until morning and it’s a school night so said no, now I feel bad.” Holly explained. “Oh, well how did your day go? Wasn’t too hard on you, was it?” Lincoln asked. “It was different, but that’s not what is important, did you pass you boards?” Holly asked excitedly. “I don’t know yet, the results won’t be posted for another few hours, but I am confident.” Lincoln told her. “Hey, M