The Prescotts Thought My Uniform Was Decorative

asked, “Can I have my shoes back?”

Cobb swallowed.

“Yes.”

Janelle nodded.

“Okay.”

That was all.

The nurse came in at 3:00 to check her shoulder and scolded me for standing in the way. I stepped aside. Orders are orders.

When she left, Janelle shifted under the blanket.

“Mom?”

“Yeah.”

“Do you hate me for not telling you?”

I leaned forward until my forehead touched continue reading …