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your breakfast in a minute.”
    “David came to visit me this morning.” I blurted it out before I could think it might not be wise to let on — especially to Glori the constant communicator. My message could be transcribed and in my parents’ email account before I could say, “Stop!”
    Glori took a good long look at me with her mouth hanging open. Why wouldn’t I think that would shut her up? A girl like me with a man like him? It was impossible.
    I saw concern all over Cindy’s face. “This morning? When?”
    “I don’t know.” I really didn’t. The Mildred Wolcott suite had no clock. But the nurse always showed up on time for meals. I wasn’t hungry.
Glori decided to be encouraging. “Yeah, honey, I think he really likes you. I bet he shows up to see you tomorrow. We need to get you ready.”
    “Ready?”
    “Yeah, you need to eat something. You know, you need some energy. And we’ll do your hair.” Glori stroked my straight, baby fine hair. The static caused it to float around my head. I couldn’t imagine what she could do with it to make it look any better.
    Cindy would always compliment me on my hair, I think because it was such a pale blonde. I guess it matched the rest of me. Everything about me was pale.
    Cindy started nodding her head as Glori fooled with my hair. She was always my biggest cheerleader, and anything that brought me back to life would be okay with her. But I knew she was concerned about me and David. My parents would blame her if they ever found out. But she’d use any excuse to get me to eat.
    “He’s from Hamburg, Germany. Please don’t tell Mama and Daddy about him, okay?” I still didn’t have the hang of making sentences that made sense together.
    Cindy and Glori agreed it would be best not to breathe a word to my parents. Then Glori resumed her texting, and Cindy gave me a speech on nutrition as she fed me breakfast. It was tough to get it down.
    When that was done, Cindy tried to quiz me on David. I had nothing. I had to admit, I knew he was from Hamburg , Germany . That was pretty much it. Glori looked impressed. Cindy was aghast. Then my parents walked through the door.
    “Thank you for taking good care of Debbie today, dear.” Mama addressed Cindy, ignoring Glori.
    “You’re welcome, Mrs. Aldridge.”
    “Hi, Mr. and Mrs. A.” Glori made an effort to be polite. She received a cool nod in return.
    “December 27 th.” Daddy looked at his watch. Mama wondered aloud what the New Year would hold for me, as Daddy paced the floor. Cindy and Glori watched him and shrugged. Daddy wasn’t comfortable unless he was yelling. And this was a hospital. Thankfully, he didn’t have much to say.
    Mama nodded to Cindy. “It’s a great comfort to us to know you are here with her.”
    Mama was pleased that Cindy looked after me as she would a baby sister. The daughter of their best friends, Cindy came from a good family. Her father was the legendary actor, Bud Bainbridge. As a matter of fact, all three of her older brothers were successful in the entertainment field. Rod and Geoff were actors; Doug was a producer in the music business.
    Although Cindy had finished college, Mama was pleased she did not pursue a “real” career. Cindy was a great swimmer, and she devoted herself to the sport and also to her charity work. Mama knew in her heart it was Cindy who kept me alive. With her conscience eased, Mama was free to concentrate on her social clubs and activities.
    Her only concern about Cindy was Glori. Glori was a tart, as far as Mama was concerned, and a bad influence on me. She really didn’t know what a nice girl like Cindy saw in her.
    “Well, I know you’re busy today with your charity work. And Mr. Aldridge needs to get to the office.” Cindy was probably as stressed as I was at having them around.
    They finally took the hint and left.
     
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    The next morning I woke up early and waited for David. When poor Cindy arrived, she had to listen to me wonder