Worried about Abby and hoping to put a better spin on that possibility, Molly built up a better scenario. “Maybe Bridget ate too many sweets and didn’t feel well. Maybe they stopped in at the healers so that she could rest and get something to settle her stomach?” Of all the scenarios running through her mind, that one was actually the most plausible to Molly.
“If you want to check, I’d be happy to go with you.” Molly really wanted to go with Abby – it would be hard to sit and wait while others acted. Yet, fearing that Abby might think she was trying to insult her again, Molly added, “Or I could stay here. I can make sure that the entire staff knows that if – when – Thomas returns we should tell him that you’re looking for him. I’ll do whatever you think is best. I just – I want to help. Thomas and Bridget mean a lot to me. All of you do.” The last part of her speech was directed at the floor.