Hopefully everything's okay.

“Mads?” My mom’s voice brought me back to the present.

“Are you remembering to take all your meds, Mom?”

“Of course, although they’re almost finished,” she answered, her voice weak. “I don’t feel like leaving the house today, so I’ve given the money you sent to Nigel. He just went out to the pharmacy to get me my refill.”

I felt my heart crack. “Oh Mom. I still don’t understand why you keep trusting Nigel with ...