Rebecca sat by the bed, gently fixing Helen's hair. "Grandma, are you feeling better?" she asked softly.

Helen held Rebecca's hand, asking in a cute voice, "Becky, did you forget Grandma's birthday?"

Rebecca immediately smiled, "What are you saying, Grandma? How could I forget your birthday?"

Helen stared at Rebecca, pressing further, "Then why don't you want to come to my birthday party?"

"Grandma, I..." Rebecca's words trailed off.

"You're divorcing Zach, so ...