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I was in deep fucking shit, no matter what my next move was

As I walked through the doorway at Childerdale, I forcedLeave it all outside, Coop, because that shit’s not going anywhere Spend some time with Mom, and try to clear your head

“Hey Lucy,” I said, walking to the desk to sign in I’d needed to get away froet out of the apart Mom was the best way to do that

Lucy froze, a blush creeping across her cheeks

“Uh, Coop” She averted her eyes, looking anywhere but at o” She dashed off down the hall, leaving ure out what the fuck that was all about

I walked down to Mo through a htly on the door She looked up and smiled

“Can I help you?” she asked

“Mo down on the bed as she looked ently

She smiled and shook her head “I’m sorry, honey, but I don’t have any kids Not yet, anyway I’m only recently married” Her brown eyes blinked back at me “My husband should be here for me any minute”

“Maybe I could ith you,” I said softly

She laughed and nodded I had never fed her delusions, until today Today I couldn’t handle seeing the pain in her eyes Just this once, I wanted to see my mother happy

“Can I get you a drink?” She glanced down at the two empty cups on her table “I, uhI’m not sure“ her voice trailed off as she became lost in her confusion

“I’ Was I being selfish, trying to prolong Mom’s life when she spent more time than not in a state of confusion? Never had I really considered what sheto be constantly reminded that the love of your life was dead

What if everything I was doing for Mo her go?

I stayed with Mo to her stories of her husband and their newfound life together Before I left she thanked me, and toldthe lump in my throat as I blinked back tears