A few months after starting with BioGen Labs, Abigail gets permission to conduct a small project investigating her family's DNA heritage, in particular the female side. She's noted the prevalence of cancer in her mother's family and wants to see if she can isolate the markers for it. Kyle agrees, as long as it does … Continue reading Worthy, Part 26
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Worthy, Part 25
Rhiannon, Genevieve, and Rosalind come down for Abigail's graduation ceremonies. The evening after, Neil and the band rent out a club and have a going away party for her. While festive, there's still an air of sadness as each person she's come to know stops by with a hug and a reminder to "keep in … Continue reading Worthy, Part 25
Worthy, Part 24
Abigail and Lauren go out for a lovely evening of dinner followed by a concert. While she tries to relax and enjoy herself, Abigail can't get her mind off the talk she knows she'll be having with Lauren when they get back to her place. She only hopes she's done a good job of hiding … Continue reading Worthy, Part 24
Worthy, Part 23
As Abigail nears graduation, she becomes more apprehensive about her plans for afterward. She's all but completely decided she'll head back to Seattle, and there's a genetics lab there which she interviewed with at a career fair who's expressed an interest in having her work for them. She does not look forward to leaving behind … Continue reading Worthy, Part 23
Worthy, Part 22
When Abigail enters her apartment, the first thing she sees is Rhiannon lying on the floor in the middle of the living room. She starts to panic, then realizes Rhiannon's legs are crossed and her head is resting on a pillow. She's asleep. "Mom?" Abigail says in a voice loud enough to wake her mother, … Continue reading Worthy, Part 22
Worthy, Part 21
Abigail opens her eyes and immediately is aware she's not in her own bed. A moment later, her memory catches up and she recalls going out with Lauren. She rolls onto her back and props her arm under her head and smiles as she recalls the events of last night. Lauren enters with a cup … Continue reading Worthy, Part 21
Worthy, Part 20
After Rhiannon is released from the hospital, Abigail sets her mother up with a room in her apartment. Rhiannon is suffering mobility issues, some lack of function in her right arm and hand, and has difficulty walking without a cane. In addition to classes, Abigail undertakes the responsibility of seeing that Rhiannon gets to her … Continue reading Worthy, Part 20
Worthy, Part 19
Rhiannon is in surgery for six and a half hours, and afterward when she's moved to recovery, Abigail camps out by her bed. Neil divides his time between hanging out in a chair nearby and running errands, either updating those in the waiting area about what's happening or bringing Abigail a snack or drink. Nearly … Continue reading Worthy, Part 19
Worthy, Part 18
At the hospital, Abigail is greeted by Genevieve, who gives her a long hug. "Mom's on her way," Genevieve tells Abigail, who nods. Neil goes with her to the nurses' station and Abigail identifies herself. A few minutes later, a doctor appears. "Ms. Worthy, I'm Dr. Gant. Your mother is in very serious condition, but … Continue reading Worthy, Part 18
Worthy, Part 17
At the club, Jillian and Abigail sit at a table that affords them a good view of the bar and dance floor. There's a moderate crowd, some who know Jillian, and a woman at the bar gives Abigail very close scrutiny, before apparently deciding she's with Jillian and turns back to her drink. "Isn't this … Continue reading Worthy, Part 17
