“Go on. Open it.”
I reached in and pulled out a see-through lace nightgown.
I hadn’t expected her.
I reached in and pulled out a see-through lace nightgown.
I held it up by one strap. There was almost nothing to it.
“What the hell is this?”
“Something nice for Andrew. You could surprise him tonight.”
“Surprise him.”
“Men like that.”
“What the hell is this?”
“Elaine, this is a hospital.”
“I’m aware.”
“My mother is right behind that door with a failing heart.”
“I know, sweetheart. I’m not heartless.”
“You drove here with lingerie.”
“It’s from a very nice store.”
“You drove here with lingerie.”
“Oh, well, that changes everything.”
“Don’t take that tone with me.”
“I’m standing in a hospital hallway holding a see-through nightgown. I’ll take whatever tone I want.”
“Keep your voice down.”
“Me?”
“You’re making a scene.”
“Keep your voice down.”
