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“We have these jewels And the butterfly is somewhere ”

“Are you getting dressed up for so?”

Her azes really met, did Meredith see the confusion in those electric-blue eyes “We can sell them ”

“We don’t need to sell your jewelry, Mom ”

“They’ll stop handing out money soon You’ll see ”

Meredith leaned over and gently scooped up the costuifts had always been more heartfelt than expensive “Don’t worry about the bills, Mo them for you ”

“You?”

Meredith nodded and helped her mother to her feet, surprised at the easy acquiescence Mom let herself be led up the stairs easily

“Is the butterfly safe?”

Meredith nodded “Everything is safe, Mo her mother into bed

“Thank God,” Moh She closed her eyes

Meredith stood there a long ti mother She reached out finally and felt her brow (it wasn’t hot), and gently brushed the hair from her eyes

When she was confident that Mo deeply, she went downstairs and called the office

Daisy answered on the first ring “Meredith Whitson Cooper’s office ”

“Hey, Daisy,” Meredith said, still frowning “I’ a little strange ”