Wake Up, Joleigh
VOICES, COMING AS IF from some far-off mountain, gradually floated closer and closer. Almost I could see the people.
“Joleigh! Joleigh, we’re all here, honey! Lannette’s awake. She sends her love and hugs. So, does Jarrett. We’re waiting till you’re better before we bring him to see you. Sweetheart, we love you! We—ooohhh, Joleigh, please, wake up!”
“Well, she can’t hear you, JuliAnna! Good heavens, she hasn’t moved in three days! For heaven sakes, go home! Do something for your face—it’s all red and puffy! You look horrid! Worse than Krysta did when she showed up yesterday! Probably won’t see her again!”
“Willa, Joleigh’s our daughter—we’re not leaving! Go home yourself! There’s nothing you can do—”
“Jorden, your wife is going to be collapsing herself and then where
