Chapter 29
Jessi
I left straight from my latest photo shoot and headed to the hospital. My father wasn’t expected to be released for another few days and I wanted to give my mom a break. She had packed a bag and had been staying by my father’s side, but she wasn’t taking care of herself in the process. She wasn’t showering or eating well. She was constantly hounding Dad and causing him more stress than relief. I made my way for the hospital and parked my car, then took a moment to breathe.
My father was going to be okay.
I had to keep telling myself that.
Walking into the room, I found my father sleeping. Mom was hunched over on his bed, her cheek pressed against his hand. My heart ached for the two of them. For the pain my father was in and the fear my mother was experiencing. He wa
