Only then did Kent stop what he was doing and say to his mother, “After you apologize to Sheila, you and Dad will go home. If you need follow-ups in the future, I’ll take you to another hospital, and then we’ll go straight back.”

He no longer dared to let his mother stay in the city, afraid she might cause more trouble.

Talia said, “Kent, I’ve already agreed to apologize. Can’t you let us stay a few more days?

“I promise I won’t trouble Sheila again. I know I was unreasonable today. I didn’t