Chapter 23

I went straight to the hospital. I couldn't wait for the limousine to leave. I ran down the hallway before I asked what room Dad was admitted to. I hurried into the elevator before I reached the right floor. I turned around and from where I was standing I could see Mom bent over with her shoulders up and down.

"MOM!" I yelled reason so I could grab his attention. It immediately stood up and greeted me with a tight hug. My mother sobbed. Even though I wanted to cry, I stopped because I knew I was the only one he could lean on right now.

I caressed...