Book 3 - Ch. 173: Heading Home

The doctor had informed us that even though Elise’s kidnappers had kept her doped up on heroin, they didn’t have her long enough and that she shouldn’t have the withdrawals like a regular heroin addict would. All we can do is thank God for these little mercies that he’s granting my sister during this time. She has enough that she will be dealing with, and withdrawals don’t need to be a part of it.

“You know, Elise, just because I went and got myself stabbed, doesn’t mean you have to try and one up me by getting yourself kidnapped and drugged,” I try to lighten the mood as we lay on her bed up in her room, “but I will concede; you win this time. How about we stop playing this little game, though. It’s beginning to get boring.” I chuckle.

My sister bursts out laughing, “Only you, El!”

I hug her tighter against me, “It’s only because I know you so well, little sister. Only big sisters know how to pull their baby sisters out from a depressed state.” I lift her chin and become serious as