Kaye:
"How was it?" I asked my mother after she had used the flower. She had taken a long nap and emerged now, around 6 PM. I guess she took even more time than expected.
"It was so good. I cannot believe I've been sleeping on something like this all my life. If only I had known about it years ago--" she trailed off, lowering her hand and sighing, her hands clasped together.
"I've done you wrong, my son," she said. I didn't expect her to bring up our dynamic so soon.
But it was a good start. She had no clue what it meant for me to spend the day with her. She was so refreshed today, here in the woods. Everything I said had her full attention. The way she told me she cared about me and wanted me to be happy gave me an idea.
If I could mend our relationship, I could tell her about Helanie.
