My sister needed help.

Enjoy..

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My private cellphone buzzed relentlessly.

I was busy on my work e-mail scheduling repeat appointments for some of my regulars. Two of them were loaded and very generous. I wanted them to feel special, so the last thing I'd do is disconnect them in order to answer a private call.

I was done with both of them 20 minutes later and then I checked my phone.

It was my mother.

She never before called during late morning hours. I had to check that there was no emergency.

"Hi mom, did you try to reach me?"

"Yes Al. I am sorry to bother you at...