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Chapter 32

Ed took his scattered thoughts in stride. “I’ll get you some.” He poured a cup and put in a straw before handing it to Joe.

He emptied the cup quickly and handed it back with a sigh. “Man, that was good.”

“Want more?”

“I’m okay now. Thanks.”

“I’ll be back in a few.” Then Ed left.

Where was Jenny? Probably in the waiting room with the folks. He hoped she wasn’t worrying them with exaggerated tales of what had happened. Their mother didn’t need to worry about stuff needlessly. He closed his eyes again. No reason not to rest his eyes while waiting, right?

He wasn’t sure if it was thirty seconds or five minutes before a hand on his shoulder brought him back to reasonable alertness. Stupid drugs. Guess it was better than hurting, though.

He opened his eyes. “Mom?” Somehow he hadn’t expected her to have aged so much in eight years. Guess it was mostly all the new gray in her hair. That, and a few more lines on her face.