"I guess that"s true." She hated being around people when she got a breathing attack. They were always concerned, trying to call an ambulance or take her to a doctor, or they tried giving her advice about how to endure it. They were trying to be helpful, but they usually just made things worse. "I don"t mind. I like it when things are quiet and calm."
"Unlike today," he quipped.
Nancy laughed. "It hasn"t been that bad."
"No, it hasn"t been that bad, all things considered," he agreed.
"We"ll get to your brother in time." She wasn"t sure what had made her say that, but she could feel his gratitude, so she guessed he needed to hear that. He squeezed her gently and rubbed his chin against her hair, kissing her head.
They were quiet for several minutes. Eric"s deep, even breathing nearly p
