Lucas knew it was Samuel, but he smiled and said, "Probably a patient from next door."

About an hour later, Nora arrived with food. Seeing Samuel, Nora nodded and said, "Sir, I've brought the food. What happened to Mrs. Nelson?" Samuel asked her to keep her voice down and said, "Take the food in, and don't mention me unless she does."

Eliana felt much more clear-headed. But she felt an emptiness inside, like she'd lost something important. When she saw Nora come in ...