Lost you

Hearing Eric's soft words to her Stacy can't help the chill that went up her spine. Just being wrapped in his arms now, feeling his comfort it was something Stacy had longed for, for a long time but never let anyone close enough. But Eric was different. He'd found his way in and given her the comfort she so dearly wanted.

   "I'm...No. I am really scared that Rich will take me to court and use anything he can against me. What if he tried to take Ashlee away? She's everything to me. Hearing Rich on the phone the other day...it just brought everything flooding back. I stopping loving him a long time ago, but it still hurts sometimes too."

Looking to the sky and than looking back down Stacy glances over her shoulder at Eric. A small tear made her way down her cheek. Her daughter was her life, and thinking about not having her anymore scared her more than anything.

   "To top it all off....I thought I lost you too. I don't think your stupid, and I don't think driving truck is the only think you can do. I feel comfortable around you, and I know Ashlee does too."

Searching Eric's eyes Stacy was able to see them so clearly. They were deep and so full of compassion of a man that had so much to offer the world if just given a chance. No...No she didn't think he was stupid, he was very smart, very caring, and so full of life.