20 May, 3:00 p.m. Los Angeles, California
Dear Diary,
I’ve been here in the hospital for approximately three days and three nights. Do you have any idea how many times I’ve cried while watching my mother sleep? Many times, actually that made it impossible for me to count. Daddy and I stayed awake for the last three days and three nights and slept in the afternoon but tonight we’ll be starting different shifts: I will sleep in the afternoon and will stay awake in the evening while Daddy will sleep in the evening and will stay awake in the morning.
Jillian called me last night and asked me if I’m okay and I lied to her and told her I’m okay. Alex didn’t believe my answer that’s why she called me, and of course she’s my best friend since kindergarten so I won’t lie to her. Mind to see our conversation that I recorded? Here it is:
· Alex: Hey, Catherine. I know you’re not okay so stop lying to me.
o Me: What? I mean it, I’m okay.
· Alex: No, I don’t believe you. You’re the greatest liar among the five of us.
o Me: *laughs*
· Alex: What? Did I got it right, mademoiselle Catherine?
o Me: And you’re my smartass friend whom I can always count on to.
· Alex: Yup. That’s right. So, I’m going to ask you one more time: are you okay?
o Me: No.
· Alex: How’s your mom doing?
o Me: She’s okay, I think. They always make sure that I’m asleep when mom’s doctor will give his report to daddy. But, I heard last night that mom is getting better and that we better pray for it to continue. You know what, Alex? I’m starting to communicate with Him again. I haven’t done this for a long time. And praying the rosary! I’m praying for the three saints that I was named after: St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. Catherine Labouré and St. Catherine of Siena. I don’t know but it just feels like it’s not me, but I feel so good being close with Him again.
· Alex: Wow. You’re now, what? St. Catherine of California?
o Me: Huh, I think so. But I need to because I want my mother to be saved and I know it’s not too late, so I’m doing it as early as possible.
· Alex: I’ll go there after school. For weekend.
o Me: What?! You can’t! Your dad’s going to miss you.
· Alex: He’ll understand. Besides, I need to give you your prayer book. Silly you, you’ve been talking to Him for years, Kate, and I’m a witness to that.
o Me: Oh, yeah. Maybe I just realized it now because He’s challenging our faith again.
· Alex: Think so. By the way, tomorrow is the last day of the crazy finals week. Our teachers want you to be here on Monday for recognition.
o Me: I’ll tell dad.
· Alex: See you tomorrow?
o Me: See you tomorrow.
· Alex: Bye!
o Me: Bye.
I can’t say more. Alex had been my best friend since kindergarten and she will always be that friend of mine who will look at me like I’m an idiot. No matter what happens, Alexandra Maurice Caldwell Reed will always be my best friend. We’ve been challenged by the past years and I know—we know—that nothing can tear us apart. What else can I say?
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