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“How long has she been there?”
Steel stepped forward, “She arrived two weeks after our family met you. I’ve been watching her to ensure she doesn’t pay you a surprise visits. She doesn’t have much time left, so tomorrow would be a good day to visit.”
“I dread seeing her; I’m afraid I’ll lose control and start screaming at her.”
“I’ll be right by your side the entire time,” Cole reassured me.
“I need to get that food out on the tables; I’m sure everyone is hungry,” we walked outside, and I watched as Izzy and our other siblings laughed at something one of the boys said. They liked being uncles to Izzy’s boys, who were almost the same age as them. I was content and not worried about my visit to my mother tomorrow.
My Dad and his wife stayed at Uncle Joe’s that night, and the kids stayed at mine and Izzy’s homes. We were up early to visit my mother. I have to admit I was nervous as we walked into the nursing home. I was surprised when I saw two of my cousins working there.
“Did you guys know this woman was my mother?”
“No, not until she started talking about you and Jackie. Steel said not to say anything to you about her being here.”
I held onto Cole as we entered her room; There was no reason to worry. This woman bore no resemblance to my mother. She looked like an addict on the street. She opened her eyes as we stood there and she burst into tears. I didn’t know how to react.
“I’m so sorry I left you and Jackie alone; I thought I was doing the right thing by leaving because I was beyond help by then. I didn’t know Jackie was going to be murdered. I returned to the trailer park, and they told me what happened. I don’t blame you if you never forgive me.”
Then, my dad stepped forward. “Did you know my memory came back yesterday? I knew nothing about my life. I’m sorry you took this path of self-destruction. It was your decision. Were you even aware of me being in prison all that time?”
“No, not until you were out. I tried finding you, but you didn’t even know me when I saw you at the gas station. I decided not to talk to you and tell you about us. I now know that was a mistake. When I tried to locate you again was when I was ready to leave the girls, I couldn’t find you.”
“I found out about Jackie, and I tried to commit suicide. I spent a long time in the hospital. I know it was my fault for choosing to let those drugs control me. I left so you wouldn’t have to be around any of that. I’m sorry. I wish I had done everything differently. I should have brought you girls here so you could be with your family. But my mind was selfish back then. You’ve grown into the beautiful woman I knew you would be.”
“Mother, I’m glad I came to see you, too, because it would have haunted me if I hadn’t. I’m angry at how your life turned out, and I’m sorry to tell you this, but I hold you entirely responsible for my sister’s murder. I may for give you eventually, but I can’t do that now.”
“I understand. You can’t but blame me, when you have kids I hope you are a better mother than I was.”
“I have a daughter, and I am a better mother than you ever were. I would never leave my children or expose them to drug addicts. I know Dad wasn’t there to help you, but women can manage on their own and care for their children without relying on a man. Goodbye, Mother.”
I leaned down and hugged her. She clung to me as if she didn’t want to let me go. Tears streamed down my face as I pulled away, and Cole guided me outside. We waited out there until my father emerged, wiping his eyes.
“I feel so guilty because she took the wrong path in her life, he confessed. The nurse said she doesn’t have much time left.”
“I’ll come back tomorrow, I said, surprising myself. She is my mother, and I don’t want her to die alone. Let’s go home.”
I hope you enjoyed this little bonus. You’ll be reading more about Bailey, in Steels story, she is after all his cousin, and one of the people who come and go at his house.
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