Chapter 38: SilkeTired as she was, Silke took the last few steps two at a time, her suitcase awkwardly bumping behind her. Because there was Claudia standing in her doorway, a huge grin all over her face, ready to hug her. And hug they did, long and hard, neither one of them wanting to let the other go.
“You’re here! You’re truly here!”
“Never mind that.” Silke took a step back, so she could see Claudia’s face. “How’s Dad?”
Claudia immediately became serious, the joy of their reunion fading fast. “He’s in intensive care. They had to place three stents into his heart. But his condition is stable.”
“Thank God.” Relief flooded Silke and she almost crumbled. “I was so worried I wasn’t going to make it in time.”
“Don’t even say it.” Claudia’s eyes filled with tears and Silke realized that
