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"Hayley, you have to trust that what I choose not to tell you is for your own good" She hugged her "I do love you!"

Hayley's arms remained at her side The tears streamed down her face

Maddie pulled away, her hands still holding Hayley

"Please don't be angry with me"

"I'm sad you won't confide in me"

"It's not that I won't---I can't"

Hayley held up the palm of her hand "Please---"

They stood silent for atheir eyes off each other

Maddie turned and walked slowly to the door As Hayley watched her leave, she feltback into bed, she pulled the blanket over her head The tears continued to flow