CHAPTER 21: THE COMPROMISE

"You shouldn't have talked to her about this. We should have talked it over first," Sarah said to Harry immediately after Cecelia left the room. "I was only taking the initiative." "I know, but…" "I'll be in our room. I have work to do," Harry said, cutting Sarah off. "Wait!" Sarah called out to Harry as he left the room. Sarah quickly followed Harry to their room. Harry was on his work table sorting some files before cleaning off the table. He clicked on the power button on the computer as the system gradually began to boot. "Why did you cut me off in that manner?" Sarah asked, standing at the doorpost with her arms folded in limbo. "That's because I'm no longer open to helping Cecelia. She knows how to handle herself. So, she'll be fine, don't you worry about her," Harry said as he cleared the entire work area. "She won't be fine as you think. These times are hard moments for her. She needs us as much as we need her," Sarah said before entering the room. "Need her for what?