Chapter 42

• “He started trying to get around dad. He was determined to leave but his movements were slow and easily blocked by my dad. It was only when he saw mom and I in the doorway that he completely gave up. He collapsed against my dad and bawled. Dad ended up asking mom to fix a salt bath which made Cole cry even worse. I remember dad trying to comfort him. He told him ‘I know the salt burns open wounds badly but you’re not doing it alone. I will get in the tub with you if it’s okay with you.”
• “How did Cole respond to your dad’s willingness to help?”
• I give Jamie a chance to collect himself. It seems like this ordeal with Cole has affected him quite deeply.