I woke up with a slight headache, the morning sun prying my eyelids open as I stretched my aching muscles out. I squinted and covered my eyes with my palm against the sharp light.  

I couldn’t believe I’d slept the weekend away. Luckily, it seemed that my fever had broken last night and I knew I had to get up and moving for the day. Mr. Hayes and Silvia were able to watch Chris all weekend, but it was Monday, which meant he was going back to work. I sat up, suddenly feeling very ...