Chapter 31: Realization

I grab the napkin, trying to stop a tear from making its way out. "So, he's not trying to fight just for the sake of fighting anymore?"

Victoria takes my hand and her face goes soft. "Not since the moment he was sure that you loved him back."

The sound of shuffling footsteps draws my attention to the door and I look up to see my brother's face appearing through it.

"Katie?" Zack asks while his eyes search the room. He tentatively steps in, spotting me on my bed, "Oh, I didn't realize you had already retired," he glances over to the curvy brunette on his right.

Thankfully, I'm fully dressed and smile, focused on the young, attractive woman standing next to him, "It's okay, come in."

Zack nods in her direction and she gives me a quick curtsey before following him further into the room, "Allow me to introduce doctor Emily Mansfield," he smiles, looking over to her in a way that makes me suddenly curious, "she is our new resident psychiatrist."