After a family dinner, while I was cleaning up in the kitchen, my daughter-in-law leaned close and whispered, “You old witch, I only tolerate you because of my husband.” I laughed it off and replied, “Don’t worry, you won’t be seeing me anymore.” The very next day, I had the locks on the house changed and… – Reading Times

She looked me straight in the eye. She asked why I let them treat me like that when it is my apartment.

I shook my head and asked if I should throw them all out. I said they were my family and all I had left.

Skyler hugged me and pressed her cheek against my shoulder. She unexpectedly mentioned that she had been writing down my stories about the ambulance service.

She talked about the difficult calls and the lives I saved. She said I was so brave and asked what happened to that woman.

I did not know how to answer. I wondered where the woman went who rushed into burning buildings without hesitation.

I missed the woman who made life or death decisions in seconds. I missed the woman who was not afraid to put arrogant doctors in their place.

I whispered that she was still here but just a little tired. Skyler nodded and said she understood.

She said she had to finish her project but wanted me to know that she and Jace were on my side. When she left, I sat motionless for a long time.

Folsom went on with its life as an ordinary American town with ordinary families. There was another knock, but this one was louder.

Melinda said she wanted to wash the curtains in the living room. She asked if I could help her take them down.