Chapter 34I break the speed limit most of the way and arrive at the hospital on time for my visit. Parking is a b***h, as usual, but I eventually manage to squeeze my car into a small space between a recycle bin and a fence. It's at times like this I wish I had a smaller car, but as much of the area I cover is in the mountains, a four-wheel drive is essential for my work.
As I enter the hospital, I glance around nervously but see no sign of my mother. I'm relieved but upset at the same time. Surely she'll come to visit my father today? I scan the people in the entrance hall again, but she's definitely not here. Perhaps she's already in the ward. I head for the ward and, with each step, I expect to see her. It fills me with trepidation. I don't know why she has the ability to make me feel
