Chapter 19
Atlanta, GA
MICKEY AND TED had stopped by the hospital on their way to the airport Wednesday, and left town knowing that Chris was doing better. Mickey had already e-mailed Dr. Brannon to let her know that Ted seemed troubled by Chris’s latest surgery, and when he had the usual post session chat with her, he brought it up again.
“Did Ted mention his brother’s current surgical status at all?”
“Yes, he did,” she said, “and you were right—seeing Chris in pain upset him.”
“We did our best to prepare him for that.”
“I’m sure you did, but you have to remember how young he is, and despite the love and understanding he’s received from the two of you, he’s still somewhat insecure.”
“Will he ever be totally over that insecurity?”
“That’s a tough question, and I’m going to stick my
