Alex thought it was a good idea: "Mandy, I think this is a good plan. Mom can go to the hospital for treatment with peace of mind, and you’re free to help her at home. What do you think?"

Mandy didn’t think it was a good idea.

Mandy needed to go shopping, watch movies, and enjoy her milk baths and Thai massages. Staying at Meggie’s house every day? That was absolutely impossible.

"It’s not that I’m unwilling," Mandy said with a slightly embarrassed smile, "but I’m currently ...