RUBBY

"Did you shout intentionally?"

"My leg really hurt," he groaned in pain again "Argh!"

"Oh, that's enough pretense for the day," I rolled my eyes.

"Will you sleep in the hospital today?" He whispered.

"No, I need to go see Dad."

"I can come with you if you wish."

"Josh, you won't leave this bed until late tomorrow."

"I will wait till you are back tomorrow; I will make sure Mrs. Sarah helps you settle properly."

The minute he mentioned Mrs. Sarah, I remembered how ...