Gum

In my delirium, Charlotte’s daily visits were my last link to the outside world. She stayed for four or so hours at a time, except on Sunday. She came late on Saturday night, and passed out until early Monday morning. At first I tried staying up, but gave up in the end and lay next to her. When I woke up, the doctor was still fast asleep. I went back to my writing, and when the time came she got up, borrowed my shower, and headed out on my own.