Chapter Two Hundred+Seventy-Three

 "When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things — not the great occasions — give off the greatest glow of happiness." (Bob Hope)

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  *Manhattan...

 *In a room in the hospital...*

 Britney sat on the bed and was having her meal. She paused halfway through the meal and looked at Mrs Croft. Grandma when can I go speak to Mama Ari? 

 "You will My dear, when you're okay." Mrs. Croft rubs Britney's cheek.

 "But Grandma, I am okay and I have been having my meals as you have asked me to. I take my drugs the same way you asked me to and I have followed everything you've asked me to.

 Mrs. Croft tightened her hand on her clothes as she bite her cheek. She knew Britney was speaking the truth but then how will she tell him that Arianna has been taken away?