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top of the first page if any questions arise that Brian can’t answer.”
    “I haven’t had a chance to look over the folder yet, it was on my plans for after Destiny went to bed.”
    “There’s no rush,” Chelsea said. “I just wanted to let you know there’s a list in there. Two different columns, one with parents who are going through treatments now and the second list is with parents whose children are in remission. Any of them are willing to talk, or you can call me anytime. My number is also on the bottom.”
    “It’s sweet, all you’re doing for us. Brian told me a little about your charity, I think it’s wonderful. Before Destiny was born I was active in charity work, and would love to get involved again. I won’t know if I can until I see how the treatments go, but if I can be of any help please let me know.” She hadn’t planned to offer her services, but maybe in the future once things were settled, and she had a place of her own, she might be able to help. Knowing how much Chelsea did for people, Nora couldn’t stop herself. She suddenly realized she had committed herself without giving it proper thought.
    Then again, maybe helping out could decrease her worry. She doubted it, because late at night when the world was sleeping she was always awake worrying. It had been her trademark when her husband was deployed, and it carried over with Destiny. Every ounce of her was a worrier, and that wasn’t likely to change anytime soon.

Chapter Eight

     
    The rest of the day had gone by in a flash and smoother than Nora thought it would. Destiny had quickly settled into Brian’s house and gave her no problems at bedtime. Her little girl was excited to be able to sleep in a real bed again by herself and not have her mother sitting in a chair by her bedside all night.
    Nora wasn’t sure what to do with herself. It was too early to go to bed. What they needed for the next few days while she was looking for an apartment had already been unpacked, so she felt lost and uneasy. She wandered around the house, unable to sit still.
    “Nora,” Brian called out as she strolled past his office. He had gone there earlier to check on an email while she put Destiny to bed.
    “Sorry, I didn’t mean to disturb you. I was only—”
    “Wearing a line in the hardwood floor?” he supplied with a smirk. “Come in here and tell me what’s got you on edge. Was it something I’ve done?”
    She stepped into the doorway of his office, but didn’t enter. “How could it be you? You’ve been nothing but wonderful and generous.”
    “Then why don’t you tell me what has you pacing the house? Are you worried about Monday?”
    “How can I not be? Any parent would be.” She wrapped her arms around her middle, holding herself so she didn’t fall apart again. “I’m sorry I’m so emotional. One minute I think everything is going to work out, but then the next I question things again. I’m just a mess right now.”
    “Which is why I came in here to check for this email.” He rose from behind the desk and came toward her. “I got someone to cover my rounds at the hospital and any emergencies that might arise. That means I’m off until Monday and I was thinking we should go away for a few days. My parents have a cabin a little over an hour from here, it’s in the middle of nowhere. We could let Destiny swim in the morning and then after lunch we could slip out of town for a few days and forget about next week. It’s high in the mountains, so I’m sure there’s still snow on the ground.”
    “I’m supposed to be looking for an apartment.”
    “You can do it when we get back. A weekend out of the city is just what you need. We’ll take some board games and movies to keep us entertained. I think a trip like this is just what we all need. We can give her a few days of normal.”
    “What happens if something goes wrong? If she gets sick?” Anxiety sparked within her.
    “Hmm.” He rubbed his jaw. “I guess if