Test of Obedience

"Have you spoken to your brother recently?" Dr, Brown asked as he stuffed his hands inside his pants front pocket while gazing at her.

Diane shook her head. "The last time we spoke, he was preparing for his exams."

"Your mother and I plan to attend his graduation ceremony. We are going with the jet, would you like to come with us?"

Diane took a few moments to think. She had a battle going on with Gerald, which would not hinder her from going on a trip. Also, the hospital can always grant her another leave if she wants, but the thought of staying in the same space with her mother frightened her.

As much as she would love to attend her younger brother's graduation ceremony at Harvard, a peaceful environment was more important to her.

"I will wait for his return," she said at last without compromising.