Celine
Even small conversations with Rene are driving Celine insane. She can barely stay focused enough to think straight. Patience, she reminds herself, leads to good things. It's rewarded. And since Mom expects people to spend the night tonight, Celine figures she might beable to clear out her room and maybe get the private time she's craving with Rene. Celine and Therese go to the kitchen to work on making hot coco for everyone. Celine stirs the hot milk in the pot as her mom adds the mix. Her mind is focused on how to get alone time. It would be easy enough for her to slip away, but Rene has his children and his ex here. They'll notice. "I'm sorry, honey." Celine looks up, nearly splashing herself with milk. "For what?" "You were right. I shouldn't have invited his family. I didn't think it would be so hard foryou." "Your heart told you to." Celine shrugs while using a smile to cover her hurt. "It's for thebest." But her mother keeps staring until Celine swallows and looks away. "It's hard.""Do you want to talk about it?
