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
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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
Worthy, Part 16
Friday afternoon, Abigail goes to the Hyatt, where Jillian's conference is being held. Numerous participants are milling around the lobby in groups of varying size. A short while after she arrives, Abigail notes that an attractive, dark-haired woman in a light silk top and dark slacks has fixed her gaze on Abigail and heads toward … Continue reading Worthy, Part 16
Worthy, Part 15
When Rhiannon and Genevieve arrive, Abigail takes them by the rehearsal hall, where Neil's working on a new number for the band. After the introductions, Neil asks Genevieve, "Can you play a didgeridoo?" "A what?" Genevieve says. "It's an aboriginal instrument from Australia." "Why are you asking her about this?" Abigail says. "I want to … Continue reading Worthy, Part 15
Worthy, Part 14
Abigail is having lunch by herself in the cafeteria and studying for her midterm exams. Her mother and cousin are expected later that evening, so she's hoping to get most of her studying done before they arrive. Her phone rings and she answers and is greeted by a surprising voice. "Hey. It's Jillian." "Jillian? Why … Continue reading Worthy, Part 14