"Hi" I reply quietly. He seems to have the same reaction to my voice, a fear rolling down his cheek after he hears it. Rhode gives my hand a gentle reassuring squeeze. I move to sit down at a seat across from him in the middle of the conference table, facing him but also allowing myself enough dist
Frank shuts his eyes, his tears now streaming down his face in rapid succession as he turns his head down to face his lap. In the corner of my eye, I can see Rhode 's hand lift up to wipe the corner of his eyes."I needed you. I needed a dad. And you decided that you didn't and you left. You just le
"I know it may not seem like it right now, but I am the happiest I have ever been. I graduate in a month or so. I've made a lot of new friends. Mum is moving out of the facility in a few weeks, and we have a great relationship now. Rhode 's family has welcomed me in as their own. I'm a godmother. An
"If you take one more fucking step towards her I swear to god I will split you in half" Rhode warns him, it stops Frank from moving even an inch more."Please Amelia. I was an awful father to you, and I don't deserve to have a child as wonderful as you in my life with what I've done. But I'm beggin
"I love you so much sweetheart, and I'm going to make this right, I won't let you down again" He whispers to me just before I pull back out of our embrace. I tuck my hair behind my ear and take a step back away from him."One thing at a time" I say quietly. I'm not ready to sign myself back up for f
Rhode 's P.O.VI hold her hand tightly in mine as a team of people in white coats wheel her down a hallway. They've told me I can stay with her, to make sure she's okay, to ease my mind. They pull her bed to a stop in the middle of a room filled with sterile looking equipment and different instrumen
I stop the treadmill and wipe my forehead with the towel I brought in with me. Taking my AirPods out of my ear I hear voices coming from downstairs, more than one, Amelia must be home early. I switch off the machine and leave the gym, approaching the staircase to see Amelia and Poppy sitting down o
Poppy showers Amelia in praise for her kindness and continues to show her support, even though I know that she and I are on the same page about this whole situation. Soon the conversation turns away from Amelia's dad and onto Poppy 's baby, at which time I excuse myself to go and have a shower."Po