And I kept my mouth shut because I didn’t want Sam or Patrick or Bob or anyone to get in trouble.
But most of all, I didn’t want to see my mother’s face and especially my father’s if they heard me say the truth.
So, I didn’t say anything. I just kept quiet and looked around.
And I noticed things. The dots on the ceiling. Or how the blanket they gave me was rough. Or how the doctor’s face looked rubbery.
Or how everything was a deafening whisper, when he said that maybe I should start seeing a psychiatrist again.
It was the first time a doctor ever told that to my parents with me in the room.
And his coat was so white. And I was so tired. All I could think through the whole day was that we missed my brother’s football game because of me,
and I really hoped my sister thought to tape it. Luckily, she did.
We got home, and my mom made me some tea, and my dad asked me if I wanted to sit and watch the game, and I said yes.
We watched my brother make a great play, but this time, nobody really cheered.
All corners of all eyes were on me. And my mom said a lot of encouraging things about how I was doing so well this school year
and maybe the doctor would help me sort things out. My mom can be quiet and talk at the same time when she’s being positive.
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