FORREST

WHILE DR. REED was lying in bed with oxygen on her nose, she bounced her gaze between me and Megan before a knowing smiled curved up her lips.

“Mom, how are you feeling?” Megan rushed toward her mom and pulled her into a hug. Her voice was wrapped with worry.

“I’m feeling better, Meggie.” Dr. Reed rubbed Megan’s arms, smiling confidently at her. I could feel the affection of a mother in her voice and the way she looked at her daughter.

“What are you not telling me, mom? I may not be a doctor, but you won’t just collapse for nothing.”

I cleared my throat. “Get well soon,...