We spent the evening making sure Annie was comfortable and getting the meds and attention she needed. When bedtime came, Andy walked into the living room to find me lying down next to Annie on the cushions from the couch.
“Are you sleeping here?”
“Yes,” I replied with some surprise that Andy would question my decision. After all, I sleep next to my frickin’ Christmas tree.
“Oh, okay.”
“Is there something wrong with that?”
“No, I just thought—well, we’ve only been married for three days.” He smiled that beautiful smile and I knew what he had in mind.
“Andy,” I began, “Patti gave Annie to me for my birthday. She’s a link to her and…” I trailed off.
Andy smiled. He walked out of the room. A few minutes later he came back with more cushions, pillows and blankets. We slept together next to my little girl for the next week. Andy was one in a million.
11: Arrivals and Departures