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This time, Craig did not hesitate but reached over to take his hand.

Inhaling deeply, Cecil felt his battered heart sighing in relief. He had been given another chance; one he didn't deserve.

This time, he was going to make it count.

"We should go and let you get some rest."

"Thanks for staying," he told them.

"You're welcome." Leaning over, Regina delighted him by kissing him on the cheek.

"Get well soon. You're only going to piss me off if you die now."

He choked out a rusty laugh, his hand brushing her cheek. "Thank you," he whispered.

"For coming into my life and staying."

"Of course."

Craig took her hand as they made their way out to the parking lot a few minutes later. "He's right, you know."

"About?"

"The difference you made in our lives." He turned her around as they reached the car.

"You brought light and hope."

"I have to remind you that it's mutual." Going on her toes, she brushed her lips on his.

"You changed my life. Something I will always be grateful for. I'm happy he's going to live."

"So am I. Let's go home."

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Their different projects were both completed in December. Two days after she opened the doors of her modeling agency, she confirmed with the doctors that she was three months pregnant.

She had suspected it three weeks ago when, for the second time, she missed her period, but chalked it up to the rush and excitement of getting everything in place.

She was also monitoring "Gramps" - he had insisted on being called that! She had also been making sure he stuck to his strict diet and exercise as advised by his doctors.

Besides which, her husband's boys' shelter was now up and running. She was dividing her time there as well, helping to get things running smoothly.

She had acquired staff, with the help of her soon-to-be sister-in-law, Sherry. Her brother was getting married in January!

Another thing to celebrate, and their father had not been heard from.

Regina suspected that he would resurface soon, but she was not thinking about it. He did not matter at all.

Not anymore.

She was happy. She had her life, a very full one, and a husband who adored her.

They talked about everything. Since they were both stubborn, they argued a lot, but never to the point where they ever left each other without the argument being resolved.

More often than not, they ended up in bed.

She was pregnant! Pressing a hand to her still flat stomach, Regina breezed into her refurbished building, eyes dancing.