"It's been a month since she has seen her and yet she is still a weight, a presence, a force that pushes at Holly. Hard. She looks tired, but beautiful. But she'll never stop being beautiful. She has the kind of face that is almost violent in its loveliness, even at its most faded and weary." A month after 507. Told from Holly's perspective.

This story is about Gail Peck. About Holly too, but mostly Gail. About Gail learning to grow & to like herself better ... if her mother doesn't get in the way. Told from both Gail and Holly's perspectives. A sequel to an earlier story, It Has Been a … Day (but you don't necessarily have to have read it- see Author's note).

Gail's and Holly's journey from episode 12 onward. The reluctant evolution of Gail Peck as she figures it all out. Hence the length. As ever, thanks for your reviews! xo