Born to Suffer So My Brother Learns
The nurse stumbled back two steps from the impact, then looked helplessly at the doctor.
The doctor sighed and waved his hand. Then, he led the nurse out of the hospital room.
The moment the door closed, Mom turned around. The ferocity on her face vanished instantly, replaced by a gentleness I had never seen before.
She brought over a basin of warm water and a clean towel. Sitting down by the bed, she gently took my hand and said, "Helena, be good now. Let me clean you up. Once you're all clean, you'll wake up."