Ten
Sunday, December 19
Private Hospital on Roatan
Eva sat at Mel’s side, holding his hand. With her other hand, she spun the blue crystal St. Raphael bracelet around her wrist. The repetitive action reminded her of her mamá praying the rosary. Her mother was a woman full of love and faith. Catholic by birth, she rarely missed mass, but she also attended a Baptist women’s Bible study, and she embraced many of her friend Clarissa’s holistic healing beliefs.
Eva’s phone rang. Clarissa. Almost as if she’d known Eva was thinking about her.
Eva answered immediately. “Hi, Clarissa. How are the kids doing?”
“They’re fine. I took them to church, but we’re home now, and Sol’s making us some lunch. How’s Mel?”
“He’s had a head CT, an EKG, and bloodwork. Dr. Vasquez hopes it’s just another TIA
