Halley Gomez had spent her entire life escaping her nightmares thus that she'd never remembered them, but she had no notion that those flashes of her contained a significant part of her past.
Abbey Martinez, experiencing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy...
Tricia had been in their bedroom and subtly viewed all the clips of them when Halley was a toddler.
These were the recordings Vince had concealed from their daughter since after the plane tragedy.
After what transpired, neither of them thought they'd ever watch these clips again, yet fate moved mountains to reunite their family back together.
She was simply delighted to revisit the recollections of memories their family had so much gratification with.
*knock knock*
"Mum?" Abbey inquired from the doorway.
Tricia replied, "Come in," as she saw the door wide open.
"Mum, shouldn't you rest? Papa sa—"
"I've already rested, sweetie," she speak through a smile.
Abbey sighed with relief, "Fine, anyway, I made you a banana milkshake," she said while she set the tray on the coffee table with a mug of milk and dark chocolate digestive biscuits.
"Thank you so much, sweetheart; it's quite thoughtful of you."
"Are you viewing some old videos, po?" She inquired, her gaze fixed on the screen.
"Yes, our recordings from when Halley was a young darling girl," Tricia enthused, "feel free to join me if you want?"
"Sure, Mum; I'd be delighted."
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"Where's your brother, have you checked on him?"
"In his room still playing on his laptop."
"Is he finished with his homework?"
"Yes, Mum; I double-checked them," she assured her Mom.
"Okay, thanks, ate!" Tricia drew her in for a hug, "how about you? Are you through with your class?"
"Yes, I recently finished my class po."
She then offered Tricia the cup before they enthusiastically reviewed the short clips together.
Abbey used to enjoy watching her sister since it was evident how close she was to her papa. "Aww, Mum! Look how close she would be to Papa!" She exclaims. There were several other videos that highlighted Halley's bond with her mama even while she was little.
And, while viewing the recordings, Tricia couldn't help but observe Abbey.
Her daughter hugged her, and she returned with a firm embrace.
"Mum, are you all right?" Abbey inquired as soon as she noticed her mother's gestures.
"Yup," she said with a nod, "I simply miss cuddling you, my sweetie."
