Catherinewalks in with a woman behind her Hi Catherine says Hi I say they stand next to my bed This is Nicole I nod Nicole has straight thin blonde hair past her shoulders a black blazer a pinched nose She’s a social worker Catherine says rolls up one of her sleeves she might be able to help you get insurance Catherine looks at Nicole okay Catherine says Yes Nicole says nods quick and fast she reminds me of a bird pecking at grain I’ll be back Catherine waves walks out the door Okay then Nicole says produces a thin leather briefcase from the side of her leg if you can give me some background information I can process a welfare application for you her voice is high and chirpy my eyes widen Welfare I say Possibly she says is that okay with you Um outside the door I catch a glimpse of a bouqu
