Chapter 12

"Are you going to take her to a hospital?"

Sherlie's asked. After speaking to Jackie, Beth had gotten a day off work. Sherlie had immediately rushed over. After they'd had breakfast and laughed around with Sarah for a while, she sat with Beth on the couch after Sarah fell asleep.

"I can, but I don't have enough right now to pay the bills. For now, I'll watch her for a day or two to be sure."

"Hm... Okay. You said Brandon said he'll pay for your effort, right?"

Beth nodded absent mindedly.

"How about that? We'll add that to what you have and what I have."

Taking Sherlie's hand, Beth lay her head in her lap and sighed, closing her eyes.

"Thank you, Sher."

She sighed in relief as Sherlie's fingers dug into her hair, massaging her scalp. Heaven knew she was beat.

"Have you told Brandon about it?"

Beth shook her head. "No."

"Why not?"

"It's only a speculation. I'm not sure the illness has returned."

"But you told me. Why not tell him?"

"I don't want to worry him. I'm still watching for a da