“This is Heather speaking. How may I help you?” it was so good to hear her voice. Not seeing my mother every day was going to take a lot of getting used to. At least I could still call her.
“Hey momma, it's me, Faith. How's dad? Is he home yet?” she's probably already been down to visit him.
“They released him a little more than an hour ago,” she told me enthusiastically. What a relief.
“Oh, mom, that's excellent news.” I was so happy for them. At least Declan didn't manage to take him from me too.
“Is he around?” it would be good to hear his voice for myself.
“Yes. I'll get him for you.” she's already moving away from the phone.
“Mom”, I try to call out to her, but I get no response.
I heard the rustling of someone taking the phone and some murmurs, but I couldn’t make out w
