QUEEN POV
Before the next course was to be served, I heard my mother talking to my father, he was looking at her worriedly. He slowly got up and walked over to mom’s side. I looked over at my mother, who seemed to have gotten paler suddenly, her eyes drooping tiredly. “Mom? Are you alright?” I slowly rearranged my clothing and stood up. I waddled over to my mother’s side and helped dad lift her from her chair towards her electronic wheelchair.
“Oh honey, I’m so sorry. I wanted to be able to join you for the entire dinner, but my body just can’t handle it. I don’t want to embarrass myself and fall asleep here in front of everyone, while everyone is eating. I just can’t keep my eyes open!” she said regretfully.
“Honey, it’s alright. I will take you to the room and get you ready for bed.
