As we made the rest of the drive, Mom shared various bits of her discussion with Doctor Caruthers. As she did, I became more and more impressed with the doctor's insightful advice. I felt like I had made a smart decision in bringing my mother to her office.
Mom started a fresh pot of coffee as soon as we stepped into the apartment. "Why don't you give Joanne the quick tour of the place while I get this coffee going?" she suggested.
It took me a second to register that 'Joanne' was Doctor Caruthers's first name. Then I smiled and walked her through the two-bedroom apartment. When we reached my mother's bedroom, I was startled to hear her whisper, "This is where the magic happens."
I turned to look at her, and she gave me a thin smile. "So tell me, Paul, why are you having second thoughts
