But Laura stood up straight to greet her, even though she cried bitterly and sadly. But he was so cowardly and he chose to run away.

"Well, have a rest."

Dr. Jack didn't say anything more, just told him to have a good rest.

"Let me know if you need anything."

Sid didn't answer him. He leaned back into bed and, with his other, needle-free hand, laboriously covered himself with a quilt.

Dr. Jack didn't reach out to help him, just looked up at the contents of his infusion bottle and walked away.

When Dr. Jack opened the door and went out, he saw Mary standing in the doorway. She...