"Hi mom," Cathy said, holding the phone with both hands. "I would love to come to you dear, but I need to stay here for another month." She spoke to her mother about how happy she was and that Jon takes good care of her. After she hung up, she went straight to her room and stared blankly at the bed. "Are you okay?" said Anna, who came from behind her, carrying loads of laundry. Cathy did not reply, but she shook her head, not knowing what to say. Anna put down the laundry basket on the corner behind the door, and closed the door behind her. She took Cathy's hand and they both sat on the bed, she stroked her hair with her fingers, trying to comfort the lady who was about to cry. "You did not tell her the good news?" she asked. "Is it even a good one?" Cathy asked her back, and let go of Ann
