AMY The familiar return to my parents' home now felt strange. Hearing Mandy say that she was coming to my home made me uncomfortable. The accusations she hurled at me the last time we met still echoed in my mind. The words felt like a blow to me, but I had ignored her totally, trying to save what remained of our friendship. It was so painful, especially for the fact that it came from Mandy, the person that knew me so well. As I pulled into the driveway, I saw Mandy's car, and then I saw Sandra outside the door like she was waiting for someone. I took a deep breath as I turned off the ignition. “Are you going somewhere?” I asked. “Yes, to the hospital.” She simply answered. I had noticed that she didn't look happy even at dinner yesterday either. Somehow, I knew that she was visiti

