Mary was the last to walk in through the door, as Doctor Frank led the way and was already standing at the edge of the bed staring at Tony. She remained at the door, puzzled perplexed dumbfounded, scared to make a move and more scared to stay put. Doctor Frank was standing in her view so she couldn’t see what Tony looked like from her standing point.

“Come on darling,” Frank beckoned on her and she wondered if Doctor Frank would understand the war going on in her heart already. ...