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I decided to begin working on Ellery’s wedding present I want to give her the future she wants, and her painting, the Cape Cod house, is how she saw her future The property was perfect It was right on the beach just like in her painting I hired rotating crews so the house and the property will be worked on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Ellery listened toit I told her that I would put it in storage for safekeeping until we found a place for it I showed it to the builder and told hi exactly as is The house and property have to be perfect for her as it represents our beginning and our forever

Chapter 27

Dr Murphy sent over a script to Dr Taub so Ellery didn’t have to wait to get her blood work done

She had lengthy conversations with Dr Taub during Ellery’s treat on He told us that she should have the results in about three days We flew to California the day before her results were supposed to come back Ellery wanted to spend ti fine until I woke up at 3:00 aone

I rolled over and opened ot up and searched the apartht as I ran h my hair I picked up ht to voicerabbed ot in the Porsche I sat there with ure out where she’d go It’s 3:00 aeles all alone I was pissed now, because once again, she had no regard for her safety Then it hit ot out of the car, and started heading towards the water I could see a shadow of so on the sand

"Ellery," I called out She turned and looked ather legs against her chest

"I orried when I woke up, and you were gone Actually, Ellery, I was scared," I said as I sat down next to her

"I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to worry or scare you I couldn’t sleep, and I needed to come here"

"Why didn’t you wake me up? I would’ve co voice

"No, I called a cab, and I didn’t want to wake you I just felt like I needed to be here, alone"

"Do you want rabbed my hand, "No, I want you to stay with me I don’t want you to leave I want you to watch the sunrise with me because it’ll be the start of a new day, and I’"

I closed my eyes for a moment as I wrapped ainstto fear, Ellery, because I’ll take care of you regardless of what the results show I’ive you a healthy life and future no matter the cost or sacrifice" She lifted her head up and kissed me softly on the lips She wasn’t the only one as scared

We sat and held each other while atched the sun rise over the ocean water It’s a to share this experience with her, and it’s one that I’ll never forget She looked up at o home and make love before we see Dr Murphy," she requested

I picked her up and carried her across the sand "It would be rabbed Ellery’s hand as alked through the parking lot of the hospital She was trying to put on a brave front, but I could see right through it Denny had sentme to call him as soon as we receive the results We were escorted into Dr Murphy’s office and told to have a seat

Ellery kept bouncing her leg up and down I put my hand on her knee to try and calh the door and looked at us

"How are you feeling today, Ellery?" she asked her What the hell kind of question is that?! I wanted to say How does she think she’s feeling?

Ellery said that she was very nervous as Dr Murphy sat down at her desk and opened Ellery’s file

She looked at her and then at me

"I am happy to report that the treatments worked, and you are in a full re; I couldn’t believe what I just heard Ellery’s better; she’s healthy and in rean to cry

"Are you sure, Dr Murphy?"

"Ellery, I’rinned

Ellery looked at ed each other "Thank you, Dr Murphy, for everything," I said

"Yes, thank you so ed the doctor