“You told me then everything would be all right, too.”
“That’s a father’s job. To tell his son everything will be all right. At least that’s the way I’ve always seen it.”
The doctor they had seen earlier, Dr. Kelly, appeared in the doorway and motioned for them to step into the hall.
Drew helped John rise and then, holding his arm, led him out into the hallway and over to the doctor waiting for them.
“Mrs. Kiyoto had a small stroke,” Dr. Kelly explained. “It was slight so I don’t think she’ll have any trouble recovering from it and there’s no sign of paralysis.”
John exhaled. “Okay. How long will she be in the hospital?”