CH 73 ~ Car Accident

The following month sped by, Rennie and Alex's new arrangement worked well, their meals together were civil, even pleasant and her doctors' appointments were less of an ordeal with Alex's silent support.

He kept his end of the bargain, merely observing and never interfering but just having him there made such a difference to Rennie's sense of well-being. What surprised Rennie the most was, how much she was enjoying the time together that he had requested.

Contrary to her expectations, he hadn't cancelled once, even coming home earlier than usual on the appointed nights.

Sometimes they simply sat side by side in the sofa, sharing a bowl of popcorn and watching a movie, rarely saying much.

He would stick sticky notes on the mirror of the dressing table, reminding her to take prenatal vitamins regularly as he knew she forgets about it.