“That one.”
“You packed Luna’s hat too?”
“I packed both hats.”
I looked at him. “You are taking this very seriously.”
“I have been given a list.”
“By whom?”
He pulled a folded sheet from the front pocket.
“The nurse.”
That made me laugh, and for half a minute the room was ordinary again.
Then the door opened.
Vivian stood there holding a gift basket wrapped in clear plastic. She had not called. She had not
“I thought you might need fruit,” she said.
Daniel straightened. “Mom.”
She walked to the empty chair and set the basket down.
“I know, I know. You are busy.”
I looked at the fruit, then at her.
“We are finishing admission.”
“Of course.”
She smoothed the front of her cardigan and turned to Daniel.
“I only wanted to make sure Elena had what she needed.”
“I have what I need.”
Vivian nodded. “That is good.”
