Just a Patient

In the clear light of the next morning, Beatrice woke to find Max not by her side.

The sound of children's laughter drifted in from outside the window, so she rose from the bed and walked over to the French doors.

Outside, Kaelen was teaching Max to water the roses.

Max held the hose aloft while Kaelen, bent over, guided his small hands to control its direction. Watching the water spray and listen