Chapter 50

Dr. de Loria indicated you might need a personal physician on the property. My training is finished this week. I’d like to continue to care for Brian, if you could see your way clear to hiring me.”

“You’re hired. Will he be all right?”

“Once he gets some food and rest, he should be fine. Deal with any flashbacks as you would with a nightmare. Provide comfort and let him talk if he wishes. I’ll come out tomorrow to check him again.”

“Could you come by in the evening? I think we need to talk to you about what to do about his mother’s care,” Bear answered.

“I can be there by seven, and if you need me sooner, the hospital always has my location.”

“Done,” Bear said and closed the phone.

Bear turned back to Brian and Jim. He felt very uneasy watching Jim cradle Brian’s head. He knew Jim Boy only offered him comfort at Bear’s request. Yet, the sight was more than he could stand. He felt Reed’s presence behind him. Sometimes he thought his friend could read his mind.