Maybe Debbie wasn't completely asleep, and it would make sense to wake her before I left, so I moved near, bending over close to her ear and repeatedly saying her name slightly louder each time. There was a slight movement, but her eyes remained closed and her breathing was slow and steady indicating she was in a deep sleep. I put my hand out to touch her shoulder to make sure she was fully asleep, and at that moment I got the scare of my life.
"What are you doing, Mr Matthews?" a voice exclaimed behind me.
I shot upright and whirled around to see Cindy standing there, looking at me curiously.
"Umm, nothing," I blurted out defensively, and then I realized I hadn't done anything wrong. "Your mother seems to have fallen asleep," I continued.
"Doesn't say much for your company, Mr Matthew
