After lunch, Bobby asked if he could take Bear for a walk. Joan excused herself.
“If it would be ok with you Terry, I would like to check in at work and make sure everything is ok.”
“No problem, sis. Do you need some company?”
“No. I think a few moments alone would be nice. Just to process.”
“Of course. I’ll clean up here. Bobby, don’t go too far with Bear today, ok?”
“No problem auntie.” As he grabbed the leash and bounded out of the back door.
After cleaning up the kitchen, Theresa went to Joan’s room.
“You doing ok?”