I squeeze my eyes tightly shut and nod my head.
“I can take you up to her room now,” Suzy says.
My eyes open and see the sadness in Dr. Griffin’s eyes. “She was a nurse here, once upon a time. One of the best we’ve ever had,” he tells me. “She is going to be deeply missed.”
I can’t say anything because if I open my mouth, the only sound that will emerge will be my desperate wails. As soon as Dr. Griffin leaves, Suzy motions for me to follow her. We’re both quiet as we walk. The clatter and murmur of all the people milling about is more than enough noise.
We reach a hall where a big sign overhead reads ICU. At any moment, I expect to hear ominous music and start walking in slow motion. A set of double doors automatically swings open. We walk and the quiet disturbs me. It’s a completely
