Mom, please, I'm fine, just get me out of here- She pushed her mother away with her good hand and tried to sit on the hospital bed. It's embarrassing enough that they made me wear this drafty robe.
Her mother crossed her arms.
- You have nothing to be ashamed of. Many people cannot bear to see blood.
- And they faint hitting their heads on the garbage can?
- Well, it was fortunate that there was, it cushioned your fall.
Janet's head began to throb again and she lay back on the bed.
- Yes, it was lucky- she murmured.
- Come on- said her mother, stroking her hair. You'll feel better once Emily brings you your Diet Coke.
Janet sighed, feeling suddenly hurt and a little sorry for herself. Who knows what Chef Milton thought of her little fainting episode? It also ruined her sister's mom
