309: NICE FEELING

LUKE'S POV "Catherine," I said softly, holding her gaze, "will you forgive Mom?" Catherine nodded, her eyes glistening with tears of both pain and relief. "I will." Now, a warm smile spread across my face as I scooped her up into my arms, turning her around in a playful spin. So the two of us halted, and we both looked over at our mother, who was beaming at us, her arms outstretched in a welcoming gesture. I gently set Catherine down, and she hesitated for a moment before taking a few steps towards our mother. "Go on, Catherine." I encouraged her softly, giving her a gentle push forward. Catherine took a deep breath and then ran into our mother's open arms. I watched as they embraced, the tension and hurt melting away in that moment of reconciliation. It was a beautiful sight, and I loved this reunion. I just hope shit doesn't happen next time. With a loving smile, our mother mouthed a silent "thank you" to me. I nodded, smiling at her back, and the both of them stood there, th