"No. I ended up just watching them. They are really pretty, actually" she smiled at him. "Did you run a lot or something? Why is your hair wet?"

Ryker nodded slightly. "I'm sure they are. It's amazing how fish swim." He commented with a slight muse, then shook his head with a slightly sad smile. "Noooo. I didn't run a lot. No way could I sweat this much without dying of dehydration." he snorted slightly. "I got pushed into a lake."

Abby giggled, pushing herself up from the bing bag and setting the book down on it. "Ok then. How'd you get pushed into a lake?" She reached up and ruffled his wet hair.

Ryker blew out a slow breath. "Adelle shoved me into the water." He answered with a small wince. He didn't exactly want to convey the specifics. It would make everything worse.

Abby stopped and stared at him "why is she back?"

Ryker shrugged, then winced. The water had been shallow and he had badly bruised his shoulder. It had probably already turned black and blue. "I have no idea." He answered quietly.

Abby stepped back, staring at the floor. "Hmmm" she walked around the room, her hands on her hips as she thought. "She scared me, Ryker. She really does" she shook her head then gently sat down on the couch

Ryker furrowed his brows slightly, putting down the thing he was holding and walked over to her, lowering himself to the couch beside her. "I'm sorry for bringing her into your life. I'll try to deal with her, I just... don't want to be around her. Well.." He sighed. "She threatened, or more like promised, to ruin our marriage. I don't want you to worry yourself crazy- I only told you this because I try not to keep secrets from you. Don't worry. I love you Abby. Nothing can change that." He explained quietly, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Her eyes widened more and more as he spoke. For some reason, hee eyes started filling with tears. Hee arms wrapped around his arm when he kissed her. "I love you too" she sniffled, wiping a tear away. "I don't know why I'm crying. Don't mind me" she wiped her eyes before her mind started swirling with thoughts. "Why would she want to do such a thing!"

Ryker sighed slightly as her eyes filled with tears. His gaze showed clear concern. He stayed silent, his arm wrapped around her before she spoke. "I don't know. I don't understand her. I never have. It doesn't matter though. It really doesn't. She can't do anything. Ever heard the song *My Love Goes On and On* by Chris Cagle? Well my love does go on and on and nothing can change that." He murmured quietly, taking a deep breath.