“I wanted to keep Abby here for the night. When I left you earlier, I went to the bank to move some things around for Vivian and Jerry, Abby’s parents.”
It turned out that William had written a check and delivered it to Abby’s parents while I was on my way home with the baby.
Although I had taken Abby back, her mother didn’t want to keep her.
“I cannot keep her if I can’t provide for her,” Vivian said.
So, I ended up bringing her home.
William had told them to use the money to pay off the big debts and to take a moment before making any other decisions about their child.
“I told them that I will do everything in my capacity to keep Abby safe and happy—which will always be with her parents. But I’d be honored to be her godfather if that’s what they want.”
I made us dinner while William held the baby.
“You’re right, Ellie,” he said.
“I’m sorry. I thought that I was doing the best thing by keeping it from you. But it was only until I knew what was happening long-term.
Vivian and I have been through so much since we were kids, I couldn’t say no.”
I plated up our pasta and we continued to talk about William’s past—about his parents and Vivian and everything else.
All I know is that I’m leaving soon, but for now, I’ll care for Abby as if she’s my own and that she deserves so much more than the world seems prepared to give her—all until William knows what’s happening next.
What would you have done?
