Just a Little Too Late
The pain went on and on, until finally, I opened my eyes.
The first thing I saw was Chloe, asleep with her head resting on my leg. When she felt me stir, she woke and threw her arms around me. "Dad, you're finally awake."
I looked at her, expression flat, and said nothing.
Vivian must have heard the commotion, because she walked in. "Ted," she said. "I was wrong before. This time, whatever you want, I'll do everything I can to make it up to you. If you want to remarry, we can do that too."