Chapter 47

“Yes, I’m afraid so.”

“Oh, Lord Jesus.” Mama sat down on a chair. Papa went to her and spoke to her quietly. She sobbed into her handkerchief.

Bobby spoke up, “They can count on all of us.”

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Jake walked in with Davey. “I’m sorry, I knew Bella was sick but didn’t know it was this bad until Cisco called me. We came right away. He told me the prognosis over the phone. I feel so helpless. Outside of Davey, Carlo is my best friend.”

Keith walked up to Jake and patted him on the back. “There’s nothing any of us can do. It’s in God’s hands. Bobby is making a schedule so that someone is always downstairs to bring them food and fresh clothing. Hannah will be at the house taking care of the laundry and making portable meals. See Bobby and sign up for a stint.”

Jake shook his head. “Carlo was so happy, he finally got his Jack. He was delighted with Bella. This will go as hard on him as it will on Jack.”

“We know, Jake, we know.”

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