One On One with skinny love.

[bibliophile;]

"I was just shocked, that's all," he said. "Cancer is..." he sighed. "Big. And I consider all of you my family and I never thought that someone in my family would have to go threw that."

[twofrogsinacoat]

Molly sighed. "I know. We're all pretty shaken up. I'm just really worried about Rory and Lizzie. If something happened to Rory, no one would be more devastated than Lizzie. I know I'm jumping to the worst conclusion, but I can't help it."

[bibliophile;]

Charlie nodded. "I understand. I thought that too when you told me. And I know what it's like to see someone you love suffer from a loss. When Mom died, Dad was..." he looked down. "Devastated. I just... I didn't know what to do, you know? He just..." he shrugged. "And I can only imagine. I wasn't allowed to see him for a long time because he was so upset and the doctors were worried that would affect me negatively. What he must have gone through not knowing if I was okay."

[twofrogsinacoat]

Molly nodded and listened to him, sighing. She rested her head on his chest as they swayed. "I couldn't even begin to imagine what that would be like."

[bibliophile;]

"Yeah," he said, nodding. He looked around. Peter still hadn't showed up.

[twofrogsinacoat]

Molly lifted her head again to see him. "I'm sorry, about what you and your dad have had to go through, by the way," she said softly.

Peter was out at the store, looking for more groceries.

[bibliophile;]

Charlie shook his head. "No, it's okay. Everything happens for a reason," he said.

[twofrogsinacoat]

Molly nodded slightly. "I know, but it's still unfair. You and Peter shouldn't have to be alone."

[bibliophile;]

"We're not alone, baby. I mean, we have each other. And I have you," he said.

[twofrogsinacoat]

Molly's eyes searched his face and she smiled a bit. "I know, but sometimes I wonder if that'll be enough."