MILDRED

GRIZZLY BEAR

I never realized I had passed out until I woke up later that night in the bathtub. I was completely naked in the soothing water, my head hammered and my throat was patched.

The bathroom was lit with scented candles in a manner that cast a sensuous glow to the bathroom.

Enid leaned over working on my injured leg raised to the edge of the tub.

I looked at my leg and it looked much better but it still hurt in a way that suggested it wasn't ready to be used yet.

My heavy eyelid fluttered to Enid's face, his heart and mind seemed to be on...