Chapter 623
Katelina had a hard time sleeping. She hoped Samael would contact her so she could tell him what they'd learned, but she only dreamed about her mother's funeral. She woke unhappy. Even a hot shower couldn't banish the melancholy.
She dressed and met Jorick to feed. When she called the hospital they said there was no change, and warned again that her mom might be moved. The nurse couldn't tell her to what facility but, if it happened, she promised to call the number on file.
With that small comfort, Katelina packed her suitcase.
Oren was right. When given her options, Torina opted to come. That she'd prefer Des' company to Etsuko's-Katelina imagined the two women alone in the house together. The scenario was something like The Odd Couple, only with more lipstick.
When everyone was ready, Etsuko waved them goodbye. It took two hours and three vehicles to reach the airfield. On arrival, they found the plane, but the pilots were at a motel twenty minutes away.