Chapter 110

- CALDER -

Less than two hours later, Michelle and I are in Barberville and I've got her set up at a modest little extended stay hotel just outside of downtown. I've prepaid for a two-week stay, and after that, I'll reassess the situation and figure out the best course of action. Michelle told Lily that she was looking for a job in the area, but since learning the truth about her health, I'm not sure whether that was an empty claim or not. Either way, though, now is not the time to be making any rash decisions. Lily comes first. We'll deal with Michelle after the baby is here.

I'm getting ready to leave when a thought occurs to me.

"Lily will have lots of questions when she learns the truth. And she'll want you to start treatment as soon as possible."

She starts to protest. "I still don't think I want treatment - "

"At the very least, will you go talk to a doctor here in town? Explore your options? I'll pay for your visit, of course."

She hesitates, then nods. "All right."

I tur