Something Infinite

Chapter 79

Jen's POV

Love was never created, to be easy. Relationships were never built, not to challenge you. Life was never given, not to test you- both mentally, and physically. Things are meant to be difficult, to grow your character, and build your strength. None of us were immune to anything, we were all suffering in one way or another. Every day we are closer to death, but it's up to us to figure out how to spend our time here, and make the ride worthwhile.

Coming into this year, I thought life was finally going to give me a break. I had a fiancé that loved me, and I loved him, we had a daughter, his career was slowing down, and we were happy in every way. No complications, no curve balls, just pure bliss and love. Life was a constant marathon, but with Harry, the chase never got tiring. 

My intention of coming here to London, was never to leave him, or ever give up on him. I knew he needed me now, more than ever. As much as I loathed the complications we faced, more often than not, I finally came to realise that every single hurdle we'd overcome, made us just that much more unbreakable. He was the one I would always go back to. That didn't make me weak, it made me strong enough to dismiss the past, and focus on the future.

After Harry had agreed to seek help for his mental health, and addiction, together we found a facility for him to attend in Melbourne. He'd agreed upon 60 days to start with, and if he and his doctors felt he wasn't quite ready to leave, he would stay to 90 days. As much as I hated that he would be gone for so long, again, I was proud of him for seeking that treatment, willingly.

It was agreed that as soon as we left London, we would head straight back to Melbourne, and check into the facility. He was already packed, and he said if he went home first, it would be all the more difficult to leave again, and he wouldn't have the strength to willingly go to the rehab centre. With today being our last day here, besides the plane, this would be our last chance at being alone with one another.

I didn't want to spend the day in a hospital room, and I could tell neither did he. Mia and I had been with him every day since the accident, while Gemma and Willow had headed back to Melbourne a few days ago, since Gemma had appointments to attend, and Willow was finalising all the details with the rehabilitation centre. Anne had been such a strong support to both Harry and I during the past week, and I couldn't be more grateful for such a caring mother in law.

Anne had just returned to the room, after setting up a picnic for Harry and I in the garden. "Everything is set up for you sweetheart, I think it's lovely you're doing this,"  she praised my plan to get him out of the room. It wasn't the most perfect date we'd had, but it was perfect in a sense that it was him and I, no matter the location.

"Thank you for doing this, Anne. You've always been so good to me, since the day I met you, I can't thank you enough for being my strength this week. You've always been the mum I need, when my own couldn't be there. I know how lucky I am to have a mother in law like you," I praised her, meaning every word. With a soul as beautiful as hers, she needed to be reminded of how special she was. Especially to me.

"No Jenelle, thank you for being mine. With Robin needing to be at home, and Gemma gone, I wouldn't have been able to get through any of this without you by my side. You've been so good for my son, I couldn't have chosen a better girl to love him. You deserve a happy life, and I know you two will give that to each other," her eyes glassed over, squeezing my hands in hers.

The one thing Anne and I had in common, besides our love for Harry, was our emotions. We both felt things so intensely, that it was impossible to hide the way we felt. It always showed. Meaningful conversations like this, always brought on tears. It proved just how much we meant our words, and just how strong our bond truly was. Anne was a good woman. No, she was a great woman.