Chapter 47

“We went over to St. Philip’s yesterday after school and talked to Sammy’s dad,” Steve said.

“He told us that there are lots of other kids in the hospital who need our help and that we shouldn’t give up,” Roger said.

“He said that although most of them go to the cancer center hoping to be cured,” Steve said, “many of them go there to die, and they deserve whatever comfort we’re able to give them.”

“Good for you,” Mason said. “We’re all very proud of you two.”

Angela fished in her purse, produced a key ring, removed a key, and said, “Roger, why don’t you and Steve go back to school in my car. Someone will take me home.”

“Okay, Mom,” he said. Then he and Steve excused themselves and left the restaurant.

“What was that about?” Mason said.

“We need to tell Charles and Philip the rest of it,” she said.

“I guess you’re right,” he said.

Charles and I looked at the Cartwrights with raised eyebrows.

Angela looked at her husband and said, “You start.”