Natalie's mom asked Ashley to stay for breakfast which she happily agreed to. They had sandwiches and fruit salad for break fast. Ashley was really enjoying it.
The fun night she had been looking forward to had come and gone now. Ashley couldn't help but think that at the end of the day, Damon might have been worrying for nothing.
At the table where she sat again this morning, she couldn't help but watch Natalie's family. The way they interacted with each other and teased each other was so pleasing to her eyes and once again she wished she had one, or was part of one. A family.
Ashley teared up where she sat. She didn't know why exactly. Natalie seemed to notice and held her hand under the table, giving her a warm smile. Ashley returned the smile briefly and continued to eat her food.
She thought of staying a little longer after breakfast before she left for home, since there was basically nothing at all she was going to be doing back at home.
