David listened sympathetically, and nodded forgiveness when she asked for it. "Of course I forgive you. Life can throw some agonizing choices our way sometimes. I have often asked the Lord why He tested me so." He sighed, and reached across between the chairs to clasp Rhiannon's hand.
"My biggest regret is that I never knew Bridget was ill. I wish I could have been there in her last days. More than anything, I wish I could have helped. It must have been just impossibly hard. I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that again. You deserve so much more."