I spent the day catching up with Elle and Annie. Elle took us on a shopping spree as she usually does whenever I am stressed. My daughter was so excited she bought so many toys and dresses without a worry. I was too emotionally tired to argue with her and control her shopping. We ended up eating out at a cosy corner restaurant. It was so peaceful.
A couple of hours later, I walked back into the hospital to check up on Mike. My strides echoed through the hushed hallways as I made my way to his room, inwardly praying to find him safe and healthy. When I reached his room, I found him sitting up in bed, still pale and drawn but with a more determined glint in his eyes.
"Hey Kia," he said, a slight smile on his face. "And the angel is back again."
"I guess she is," I replied with a smile, p
