NO REGRETS

“What is happening here? Ms. Lucy? Candace?”

They both look back at me while helping mom on the bed. I see mom is having difficulty breathing.

“Mommy, I’m here.” I walk over to mom’s bed and sit on the edge of it.

“I already gave her the medicine Angel. Athena will be fine in a few minutes.” Candace says.

“Thank you guys, but you should have told me earlier.”

Mom holds my arm. “Angel…” Mom says between breathing heavily. “I told them not to…” She pauses for another heavy breath. 'I’ll be fine, don’t worry.” It’s hard for mom to utter a sentence.