LAURA The week had gone by peacefully for lack of a better word. In that space of time, I'd learnt that my mom's organs weren't getting worse, but they weren't improving either. It wasn't really something to celebrate, but I was glad to hear that her situation wasn't getting worse. I'd also gotten in touch with Bailey and she'd told me that business was doing really well. I was so happy to hear that my absence hadn't affected things at all. I'd always known that she was a good assistant, but I was starting to think it was time to give her a raise. She deserved it. It was a particularly hot day today and I'd decided to go for a swim. I mean, what was the point in staying at a beach house when you never actually swam at the beach? I wore jean shorts over my panties, grabbed

