I stuck around the house helping mum with Irene. My ribs were already feeling loads better, just slight twinges now and then, but Toby had been right. The bruising that started to yellow around the edges of my face and ribs. The day passed quickly. Mum was acting fine with me now, and we laughed as we baked some scones and buns and I told her all about Lacey and how funny and fierce she is. Mum looked happy that I had a friend to talk about. Irene was having a good day considering her life had just changed again. She even joined in baking with us for a while. Then mum nipped out to the doctor's office with Irene. Mum was getting her registered at the doctors in town and having all her meds reviewed.
I decided to read a book on the back porch. Dean was still out. He had left to go sort t
