Carrie

It was a long time before my surrounding came into view in the dark room. I was about to panic when I didn’t see Don by my side until I heard the shower running. That meant Don was still here with me. But it wouldn’t be long before I would have to leave him even if it wasn’t by choice.

My eyes met the food on the table just as my stomach grumbled, it was perfect timing. With much difficulty I walked to the table and sat down.

There were eggs, pancakes, and then waffles. I put a lot of waffles on my plate and draped it with a lot of syrup before eating.

There was a sharp pain to my stomach when I swallowed but I paid it no mind. When I was done eating I took the nearly empty tray downstairs only to see Dr. Shelby at the kitchen table having tea and biscuits.

“I didn’t know you were here” I said once I entered the kitchen and I had his attention. I put the plates in the sink and cleaned them off.

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