earing what Jesse just said. For a moment, the room went quiet. Eve

re who was watching. Without thinking, she stormed across the

a hand on his cheek where she had hit

m supported Rachel. Some whispered among themselves, calling

She smiled slightly as if pleased. If she had the strength, she would have sl

his, Jesse?" Rachel asked him,

r. He wanted to speak, but he k

Not in front of my family. Why can't you ever just

grandmother shouted from the bed, pointing

" someone from the back said. Others nodded.

er eyes were full of tears. Her emotions were all ove

you anymore," she whispered. "Just..

ve. He wanted to explain. He wanted to help. He wasn't trying to hur

her. Get out," he said with no emotion. Then he placed a hand o

ken over the space he used to hold in Rachel's life. And now, everyone

he brought on the table, and turned to leave. As he walked out,

, "You know I was right." But the doctor, Larry

ned to her grandmother's

ling, Grandma?"

woman replied with a smirk. She trie

el said, though deep down, she could

," Grandma said. "He brings you nothing bu

n, Grandma," R

You deserve peace, and he doesn't give you th

and gently held her hand. Grandma no

said, trying to change the topic. She pick

ke eating," the

tor's orders," Rachel

ed to eat to keep your strengt

doctor agrees

with a playful sigh. She took t

the doctor. "You did gr

y replied with

why didn't you correct him or

ing to correct. People say things when they are upset. My work

se," Raymo

t give attention to people who do

egan to cough. At first, it was

chel said, tu

d woman dropped the apple and le

wrong?" Rach

the room sto

again-this time, blood

hit th

ying!" Rachel screamed

ushing past people. "Everyon

t the doctor told her to move. Raymond p

w!" the doctor bar

randmother and then at the blood on her

ared. Fear took over. The one person she loved

s no longer