Threats

The two started to eat their dinner, but their teasing and lighthearted banter did not stop. Nick occasionally would invite Kelly to join their conversation as if Kelly was awake and just lying down on the bed next to them.

"Mom, please tell me, what did she say to you?" Nick asked with his spoon lightly pointing towards Kate.

Kate just continued munching on her food with smiles. Nick was satisfied to see that his strategy to lighten Kate's mood was working out. She was smiling like she did not beg her mom to wake up as she worried Nick would leave her side.

"Can't I just hear them from you directly?" Nick pried. He was honestly eager to know what Kate said to Kelly earlier.

"I can't," Kate shortly replied.

What Kate whispered to Kelly was a question.

"Mom, what do you think about him as my boyfriend?"

She was hoping it would stimulate and provoke Kelly to wake up.