Chapter Eight
After dropping Theo off at Mrs. Martin's, Kali made her way to the bus stop. If she'd been more organized this morning, more efficient, she could have walked. This time of day she preferred the walk over the crowded bus, the forced interactions, the smiles she didn't feel like giving. Not that she had to smile, but inevitably some older person would strike up a conversation or look like they needed one. And Kali couldn't be the one to disappoint the day of someone who had few days left.
At the hospital, Kali checked her room assignments. Four at the moment. All occupied. She took the few minutes before the current nurse left to ensure all her rooms were fully stocked: suctions, CPR supplies, O2 working, and the list went on. Next, she familiarized herself with the patient c
