The morning came with blessed warmth. It had rained the night before, so the sunshine was best tokeep everywhere dry, the light filtered through the thin, yellowed curtains catching the dusts, Nadiadecided it was time to change them as pulled her blazer over her shoulders. She was reaching for her heels when a knock sounded off, echoing through the entire house. 

Estelle hurried to the door, her hand clutching her chest in a reflexive gesture of caution. Whenshepulled it open, three people in white scrubs stood on the porch, a high-tech medical van idling behindthem with the engine breathing like a purring beast. 

"Can I help you?" Estelle asked, her...