Catherine awoke from a sound sleep. It was the phone
ringing. She reached for it and said answered. It was John’s brother. He had
wanted to know if she was still going to pick up John from the Hospital. She
looked at the clock. It was 9, she had over slept. Brother said he would wait
for her by the main entrance. He would sit outside on the bench and drink his
coffee.
By the time he had finished his coffee Catherine came.
They walked to her car. Meanwhile John’s nurse came into his room to make sure
everything was ready to go. He told Kimie that is she ever needed anything to
be sure not to hesitate to call him. He gave her his home and work number.
Catherine pushed his wheel chair to the main entrance.
Brother went to the parking lot to get the car. He opened the passenger side
door. They got him settled and closed the door. Brother opened the door for
Catherine. He closed it as well and got in the back seat.
“It feels good to be out side.”
John said.
It was 70 degrees and a light breeze blowing. He told them
not to turn on the air because he wanted to feel the outside breeze. Brother
told him that mother would be coming tomorrow and he had to leave today. He had
to cut grain before it rained again.
They arrived at the apartment. With brother on one side and
Catherine on the other, they got John settled in his recliner. Brother had out
vanilla candles around the living room. They made everything smell wonderful.
Brother went out to the car and got John’s things from the back seat that they
had brought from the hospital. It was time for John to take his pain pills.
Brother asked about lunch. Should he go for take out?
Catherine said she had made food last night. She had made
extra vegetable so she made chicken stir-fry. It’s going to be a home coming
party and a going away party. She went and got lunch from her apartment.
Brother set the table and put water on the stove for tea, and coffee.
“Catherine will be good for
you. I know mom will like her as well.” Brother said to John.
Catherine heated the food in a kettle on the stove.
“Shall we have some wine? I’ve
got a bottle that’s open. I’ll go and get it.” Catherine said.
They made small talk. Brother said he wanted to get on
the road. He gave John a hug and tells him to behave himself and not to give
Catherine and trouble. He then asked if he could give her a hug. She nodded in
approval and gave him a hug. She then tells him to drive careful, and then
exchange goodbyes.
Catherine
and John talked about family. She said she was nervous about meeting his
mother. John told her not to worry that his mother was a down to earth person.
John goes back to the recliner and elevates his leg. Soon he is snoring.
Catherine
goes back to her apartment with the left over food. She is going to have tomato
basil soup, and cheese and crackers, with grapes and pears for supper. She
didn’t want John to eat heavy meals. He might put on weight which wouldn’t be
good. Catherine was day dreaming while preparing supper. She hoped she likes
John’s mother because she sure liked John. Brother was nice as well. She rests
a while in her over stuffed chair. Slowly her eyes close and she dreams of John
and her in a boat. She sits up right and remembers John is alone. He hasn’t
called so he must be sleeping. She gets up and washes her face and outs on a
little make up. She goes to see John. He is sitting by the table drinking a cup
of tea. He offered her a cup, and she accepted saying that would be great.
John
and Catherine were having supper. John lights the candles. They smell so
refreshing. When fishes are fried and put away they sit in front of the TV and
watch Roman Holiday. After it’s done she
helps him get ready for bed. She pats his cheek and says,
“Have a restful sleep and sweet
dreams. Don’t let the bed bugs bite.”
Then Catherine heads home.
By G&G 2011-12,
By G&G 2011-12,
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