"Abby, there's someone here to see you," one of the nurses said. I looked up and found her carrying Ivory. I shot up in excitement as she handed her to me and I couldn't help but cry. My Ivory was finaly in my arms again. "She couldn't wait to see you," Vic said with a smile on his face. Ivory began crying and I felt like pure shit. I was just reminded how bad of a mother I must be if my child cries everytime she's held by me. "She's just sleepy," Vic suggested and I handed her over to him, and of course, she stopped crying. I feel like a worthless person. What's wrong with me?

We headed over to the visiting area and sat across from each other at a table. "I really miss you, Abby. I can't wait for you to come home, and so does Ivory," Vic said loooking down at our child. "You don't have to sugar coat anything for me. I know she hates being around me. How's she doing? Perfect with out me?" "Babe, stop," he said, looking into my eyes. His eyes were filled with hurt. I could tell he truly loves me from the way he stares at me. I know he wants me to be better so I can come home, but I can't go home. I don't want to go home. "I'm getting better. These couple of months have helped me a lot," I say, lying straight through my teeth. "That's great, I really can't wait," he looked so happy. I couldn't help but smile. He was just so perfect. "Visiting hours will be up soon, but before that, would you mind giving me something to remind me of you while I'm here?" I asked. "Oh yeah! The guys wrote you some letters," he said, pulling them out of his pocket. "I also wrote one for you too," he continued. "Thanks! Can't wait to read them. I also have a note for you too!" I pulled out a note from the sweat pants I was required to wear. "Are those new shoe laces?" I asked. "No, they aren't. They just look clean," Vic replied a bit confused, but he laughed. "Oh, well, can I have one? I'd ask for one of your shirts, but I can't ask you to take that one off," I jokingly said, pointing to his shirt. "Uhm, okay." He said as he handed Ivory over to me to take it off. I knew I'd get in trouble for receiving the shoelace from him so I excused myself and distracted those in charge with Ivory. Once I figured it was safe, I went back to the table and put the shoe lace in my pocket. "I should get back over there, we have a group meeting sort of thing in an hour," I said. I got up and kissed Vic like it was the last time I'd ever kiss him again. We said our goodbyes and I was on my wat back to my room.