Would she bend down, lean toward his face and whisper in his ear, telling him she was really his mother?
Or was there something magical that would happen, if not now, someday when Daddy would look at her and realize the truth?
Maybe he would learn how to do Ian's telepathy and he would hear Great-aunt Frances's thoughts.
The simple word would unlock his heart.
The word every child knows in his or her very soul even before birth.
Mother.
A week later, a letter came for me. It was from Ian.
Unopened, it was waiting for me on my bed in my room. My fingers trembled as I tare the envelope and pulled out the paper.
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Dear Jordan,
I suppose you know I'm in a new place.
You know the reasonwhy they wanted to move me. I'm stronger now, so they're probably sorry.
And I've decided it's more important for me to get them to let me come home. I have spoken with Mother about it andit's what she wants aswell. Father was here to see me and told me hell be bringing- you soon, too. He seemed different. I think he has changed or as Grandmother Emma might say, grown up.
They told me about her passing away.
I told them I knew and they just shook their heads of course.
They continually ask me if I am sorry about anything I've done.
I am sorry, but not for the reasons they would like to hear. I am not going to lie about it.
I am sorry because I real
ize I have left you alone out there.
So I have decided to do everything possible to come home.
Mother has told me she will need me as well and from what I can see of Father, he could use my assistance.
You only have value in relation to how you can help other people.
I told my new doctor that and he was very impressed.
I wouldn't tell him and I wouldn't tell Daddy and I won't ever tell Mother, but I'll tell you because you can keep a secret. We both know that,I'm tired of being alone.
Ian
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The day after they brought Mammy home. Ian returned.
Great-aunt Frances was moved into
Grandmother Emma's bedroom.
Alanis was coming to visit me.