Abby hadn't meant to stare, and she nodded at Rena's inquiry. "Yes, quite well. I apologize; I find that I keep losing myself in my thoughts a lot more lately." Abby reached for her tea, picking it up for another slow sip.
"I suppose I've never thanked you," she added as she set her teacup back down. "For being here all these years. And maybe it isn't exactly my place to thank you, but...Well, you did help raise her- were here when I wasn't.."