"Oh," I said. "I thought..." I turned and looked at my sister. "Why are you here, then?"
"Heather will be staying in my room while Brenda's here," she replied evenly. She didn't look happy about what was going on, but it made sense given her history with Brenda. She sighed. "I'm going to clear out a bunch of my clothes and stuff so she'll have room, and I'll help you get settled in over there."
Then she looked past me and licked her lips. Her annoyed expression was replaced by one of concern.
"Brenda, are you okay? You don't look so good."
I turned and looked at Brenda just as she sagged against me and panted softly. Nurse Hamilton spoke up.
"Josh, you should take her into your room and get her into bed. We can work out the rest of the details."
I got up and Brenda whimpered as I hel
