Chapter 40
Jacksonville, FL
IT DIDN’T TAKE long for Mickey to find Chris’s new room—and when he pushed the door open he found Chris sitting up in his bed, dealing with the remnants of his evening meal.
“Hi, babe,” Mickey said before he walked up to Chris and kissed him. “You’re looking better this evening.”
“Much to everyone’s surprise, I’m feeling better too. You doing okay, Ted?”
“Yes, Sir. I’m glad you’re feeling better.”
“You’re not as glad as I am, kiddo.” Chris paused. “Who’s this with you? Wait a minute, the face is familiar… oh my God—Aunt Agatha, is that you?”
“In the flesh,” she said. “I’m sorry we found you in the hospital when we came to see you.”
“Which gives me a perfect opening to ask, why did you come to see me?”
“Chris, your aunt and I have had a very long talk,”
