Passing by Vika's room, I heard a noise. In general, the sister should be in the center of the procedures. The whole day she is under the supervision of doctors, and at night her mother stays with her. Sometimes they let her go home. Looks like Vika was sent home today, and I didn't even know. This could mean a break in medication, or a worsening of her condition.

I quietly peered into the room. The sister lay on her bed in an embrace with a one-eared hare and muttered something in his whole ear. A wave of tenderness washed over me.

As if sensing my presence, Vika raised her...