On Kat's first night in the hospital, after surgery, Angela had slept slumped in her chair, despite the warning looks from hospital staff. She could hardly bring herself to look away from her daughter's face, half terrified that she wouldn't be there in the blink of an eye, so how could she have been expected to go home?
The next day, she'd finally agreed to go home, partially due to her daughter's tired but determinedly stern glare. Time with her physical therapist, a shower, and a good nap did her some good.
Still, when she stopped by the coffee shop that afternoon, she felt weighted down by too many sleepless nights. The joy and relief of having her daughter back that had been carrying her through the last few days was no longer enough to keep her going.
She'd been warned against too much caffeine, just like so many other things, but a bit of indulgence wouldn't kill her.
Thoughtful frown creasing her face at the sound of someone calling her name, she blinked away a moment of confusion, a warm smile taking its place.
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On Kat's first night in the hospital, after surgery, Angela had slept slumped in her chair, despite the warning looks from hospital staff. She could hardly bring herself to look away from her daughter's face, half terrified that she wouldn't be there in the blink of an eye, so how could she have been expected to go home?
The next day, she'd finally agreed to go home, partially due to her daughter's tired but determinedly stern glare. Time with her physical therapist, a shower, and a good nap did her some good.
Still, when she stopped by the coffee shop that afternoon, she felt weighted down by too many sleepless nights. The joy and relief of having her daughter back that had been carrying her through the last few days was no longer enough to keep her going.
She'd been warned against too much caffeine, just like so many other things, but a bit of indulgence wouldn't kill her.
Thoughtful frown creasing her face at the sound of someone calling her name, she blinked away a moment of confusion, a warm smile taking its place.
"Molly, wasn't it?"