I got to the apartment and found Ruth running around trying to prepare snacks for the neighbors who came to offer their condolences. I went to the kitchen where she was, "I could help out here as you go to the hospital to fill the required documents." I said.
"I thought you said you'd take care of that yesterday." She said without looking at me.
"I tried but only the family members can fill out the forms and I'm not," I answered.
"You only realize that now." She said with a snicker.
"What is that supposed to mean?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.
She sighed then held on to the counter, she looked at me, "I don't have time for this Kathleen. I have a lot of people coming in and a lot of snacks to prepare." She said then went back to what she was doing.
"I could help." I said, "I know a
