I guess that's what I remember most about the accident, a twenty foot tumble from a rickety wooden ladder. I was working in the kitchen when I heard t...e creak of dry-rot giving way, then the sickening thud of my son's body impacting the sidewalk. His face was a knotted mask of pain when I got out to him, sweat beading over his shock-blanched features, his eyes pooling with tears.But he never screamed. Not so much as a whimper."I've written down everything I could think of for you," Carol said. Dr. Simpson was waiting in the lobby when I walked in and intercepted me before I could inquire at the front desk.“We’re using a conference room. This isn’t a doctor visit. Not one that your health insurance will be interested in, anyway,” Simpson said. He led me to a small conference room on the second floor where three other doctors waited for us. “Ramsey Smith, this is Bill Gardner, obstetrics, Sandra Reynolds, maternity and fetal specialist, and Levi Ulman, our hospital. We could have gone to Paris, had a dress made, and returned in no time.”“She does wonderful work,” Marguerite told her maidservant. “She is meticulous and wishes the dresses to fit me properly. Plus, she shows me new ideas, and we spend time gossiping. Don’t begrudge me this indulgence. I get so bored in the castle, listening to Lady Nicole.”“Very well, my Lady,” Penny said with a smile. She cared greatly for her mistress and didn’t mind keeping her secret.A bell sounded as Marguerite entered. "I talked to the girls while I was waiting for you. We're going to be a normal family from here on out. Please let us have another chance."Bryant turned, still holding the box of computer parts."After this dies down – if any of us are still walking free – we'll talk," he said. "Until then, though, we can't. I can't let my family get dragged down with yours. If you need someone to take the girls while you run, let me know and I'll see what I can do. That's the best I can offer until we see how.