I had not been to her house, but I knew she lived close to the school. She walked to and from the school every day. Maybe she would not mind being our chaperone, if I was honest with her. It could be awkward when Heather was there, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought it was a good solution.
I just needed to figure out what to tell Trina about it. I really wanted to be completely open and honest with her, to share the unvarnished truth. I decided to do exactly that. I would share the truth with her, generously and equitably.
I would give her half of it.
"Nurse Hamilton's granddaughter is also a nurse," I explained, "She worked at the coma ward when I was there, and she is really good friends with my parents. I got to know her really well while I was recovering after my co
