StepsChapter 7
Henry stayed where he was. Samantha walked slowly into the kitchen. Henrietta was indeed there. She opened her arms. "Hallo, darling," she said softly. Samantha fell into them with a sob. Henrietta held her. "Henry warned me," she murmured. Samantha nodded but otherwise did not move just clung to her drawing on her strength and love. Eventually they drew apart but continued to hold hands. Their eyes met and held. Samantha's were full of grief tinged with shame or fear. Henrietta's...