Chapter 28

What the fuck was that?

I didn’t have time to figure him out,hurrying inside to see my mom instead.By the time I reached her room,I was a mess.Guilt from not seeing her,confusion over Jeff…it was all beginning to be too much.I took a deep breath and tried to calm my nerves before I pushed open her door and entered her room.

To my shock,she was sitting up in bed.Well,halfway,at least.The adjustable bed was elevated at the top,allowing her to lean back.Her head was turned away from the door and I wondered if she was actually awake.

“Mom?”I whispered hesitantly.

She turned and looked at me,a smile playing on her lips.“Aaron!”Her voice was rough,but she still sounded like herself underneath it all.

Oh,my God,talking!I rushed to her side and froze.I wanted to hug her,but didn’t want to hurt her.She raised her arms and I leaned in carefully.When she hugged me and began stroking my hair,tears poured out of me,a flood I couldn’t stop.