Chapter 12

Stacy called out softly to her mom. "Mom, are you alright?" What happened while I was gone?

When her mother opened her eyes slightly, she saw that she had a glazed look about her. It took her a while to recognize Stacy. She looked like she was looking past Stacy. Then, suddenly it dawned on her who Stacy was and her eye lit up.

Then, she started sobbing and hugged Stacy tight.

"Oh, Stacy. I can't even begin to tell you what took place with me earlier."

Stacy said, "Okay, Mom. You can tell me all about it after I have taken you inside. I think a cup of hot chocolate will be good for you. Did you hurt yourself when you fell? I saw you sprawled on the ground like that and imagined the worst. I was so worried, Mom!"

Her mom mumbled something under her breath that Stacy couldn't make out. Stacy brushed those words away. She wanted to concentrate on taking her mom inside her house.