Nothing brought Danica back down from a high quicker than a healthy dose of reality. It came in the form of a text as she unloaded her things from the spa locker, wiping the smile clean from her face and restoring the tension in her shoulders. Her intention to text Fraser disappeared at the bold, black letters on the screen.
Flare worse, really off balance. Can you come by? Mum x
No matter how many flares Julie had, Danica could never quite get used to them. Each one made her panic as much as the first, the overwhelming instinct to protect her mother trumped everything. The girls had been understanding when she left the spa in a rush, with Sahana leaving early too to drop her at the front door.
"I hope she's better soon," she said optimistically. "Let us know how she's doing."
Well wis
