The call rang for a few seconds before it was picked up. “Hey, how are you? How are coping with all the stress? I just watched the news. I'm worried about you, -- I just hope you are okay?” she whimpered.
“I won't lie to you, things are getting out of hands and somehow deep within me, I was expecting this but not this soon. I mean, Goodwill had just conquered your territory, why is he so pressed to take mine?” she cried.
“Hey, Mae. We are going to figure things out” Elizabeth said. “Like you and your husband figured out for yourselves?” she slurred. “What?” Elizabeth got offended by her words. “I mean... I'm sorry. I don't mean that”
“Don’t patronize me, Mae. My husband and I did all that we could and you know that. If not of...” her eyes helplessly shut down as it was crammed with tear
