Family Bonds

Family Bonds By Claire Eversol For 24-year-old Abbie Hubert life has always been difficult. Young, vivacious, and holding her beautiful, Abbie is hiding a deep secret behind her gentle smile. Her dad is the town’s sheriff and for years his life has been more focused on the needs of the community than his family at home. After her mom passes from her battle with cancer, Abbey decides to take her $2000 inheritrance and visit New England during the seasonal colors of autumn.While dining local diner, Abbie meets a man, Rory, who mistakes her for a lady he once knew, Rory shares his story about his son, an injured Veteran who’s given up on life since returning from active duty.  When Abbie leaves the cafe she sees Rory and his son—who had just stepped into their vehicle, getting robbed at gunpoint. Abbie is fast on /her feet, saving the father and son with self-defense skills. Abbie’s selfless act was the same thing she’d do for anyone, but Rory and Joseph saw it differently—she protected t