Chapter 119

Then he vanished.

“Excuse me, sir? Are you all right?”

Nathan spun around. A nurse had snuck up on him from down the hallway. “Uhh…I was just…praying.” He shrugged, smiling helplessly, which at least matched how he felt. “Couldn’t find the chapel.”

The nurse smiled. She was older, maybe even over retirement age, but had a strong resolve about her that said she’d work until the day she dropped. She nodded. “Of course, dear. The chapel’s on the other side of the building, so you’re welcome to continue as you are. Might want to whisper more though. People’ll think you’re talking to yourself.” She nodded to him with a wider smile before turning back down the hallway.

Sometimes Nathan still wondered if he was talking to himself when Walter appeared, but having felt him, having actually felt his touch…

Nathan had so many questions, but he knew he wouldn’t get any solid answers, so he simply whispered, “Thanks, Walt. Keep up the good work. I just hope I’m worth it.” 37