41 Getting’ It Done

(Jayden)

“Mother! Wow, this is great news.” I’m genuinely happy that she’s a match. Maybe this can go some way to mending bridges between her and Winona.

“Son, yes. It really is.”

“So, Abby can go for her next op Monday, as soon as your mother gives her blood donation… oh, that’s if you agree to it, Judy. I’d hate to presume…” Winona adds.

Why does she have to say something like that? Is she just trying to make an argument?

“Of course she’ll donate. What are you saying? Do you really think Mother would refuse?” I snap back.

“Of course not. I just meant she may be busy today.” Winona says and I know she’s just saying that to cover for how she feels about Mother.

“I think it’s about time you stopped all the petty hatred thing. The past is the past, Winona. Get over it. Mother has really been trying lately.”

“Yes, I agree. It’s time to let bygones be bygones.” Winona says and her voice brightens up. “Look, I want to throw a combined birthday and welcome home party for Abby in three week