Seeing her baby laugh and banter with his friends after his injuries made Gabrielle incredibly happy. He was surrounded by love and that is all she wanted for him. 'I just wish I was one of the ones he loved...' She thought, longingly while also ignoring the jealousy of Valerica holding tight to one of his arms…
The large group of individuals were heading back to Apollo's home to celebrate his success in the trial and more importantly, his swift and healthy recovery. Gabrielle was happy with this, she needed a break from her reconnaissance of the woman called Millie. No matter what the woman was, her son came first. Other potential 'family' she had were inconsequential. Insignificant. Like a bug under her heel.
On the way over to his house, the group walked past the front of Mary's bar. As she passed by the doors, Gabrielle took a glance inside and continued to walk on for a single moment before stopping dead in her tracks at who she just saw.
