Epilogue

Five months later, Jack stood next to his wife's hospital bed. Together they stared at the small child at her breast. The look of shear contentment in his wife's face said it all. This was their child, their little girl. Jack felt enamored and fiercely protective of both women now in his life. He looked at his wife and leaned over to gently kiss her on the lips. "I love you."

Sam was overwhelmed by the new life she held in her arms, so perfect and innocent. Not everything was right yet. She still struggled at times and had nightmares. She still tensed up sometimes if Jack caught her off guard, but things were getting better. She found her strength again and her confidence. She'd been back at work and planned to return after maternity leave. Life wasn't the same as it was before the attack. But it was good.