For once it’s not about Aviva and the pinch of guilt at not doing enough; she just feels the sadness of Mom’s situation
When they’d gotten in, Mom had already been whisked away for testing. Aviva’s waiting to see her.
“Meira, it’s so late. You know you can go.”
“I know I can. But I want to stay. I want to be here for you.”
It’s the second time they’re having this exchange. She’s not keeping track of how long it’s been anymore, but she’s getting the sense that Meira really isn’t going anywhere.
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