Ella and Jane were having the time of their lives. The weight off her chest was liberating. For so long, Ella had felt like she was carrying a burden, but now, it was gone. In the end, all she had ever sought from her parents was love. It seemed so simple, yet so elusive for years. The thought that they loved her didn't undo all the trauma she had been through, but it satisfied her in a way she hadn't expected. It was a small, but important step forward in her journey of healing.
"I'm so glad we went," Ella said out of the blue. Her voice, light and carefree, drew Jane's attention back to the moment. But Jane couldn't help but wonder why Ella suddenly wished to go there. There hadn't been any prior conversation about this trip, and yet, Ella seemed so at ease. Jane wasn't dull; she could put two and two together. Ella had clearly been holding onto something, and now it seemed to be releasing her, just like it had for Jane.