"No, don't apologize," Abby replied, shaking her head. "It's- it was a long time ago, and things are a lot better now. I have Thomas and Bridget, and- I don't know if you've had a chance to meet Eleanore properly? I have my sister now, after all these years. There were many years there I didn't think I'd ever know happiness again, but- I think I'm finally to a place where I can say that I'm happy again."
Abby was a little surprised by the request, but she nodded. "I- yes, of course. Would you like me to braid it as well? Or just pull it back from your face?"