Taylor wanted to kick himself for being so hard on Kris the day before, but he was at the end of his rope. He had tried to visit her earlier, but she wasn't in her room.
'Bout time she at least got out of her room he thought.
Jamie was sleeping and Zac was asleep on the couches outside. Tay pulled the magazine from his brother's grasp and set it down.
Tay's throat felt parched, and he headed for the cafeteria. Grabbing a Coke from the Coke machine, he then went to the large sitting room. There, sitting with leg propped on the couch, Kris held Isaac. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly.
Kris propped her chin on his shoulder and her face shone brightly with salty water. The two held each other, Isaac shuddering and Kris murmering slightly.
Taylor backed out quietly but not before he caught Kris's eyes opening and the slight wink...