Small Town Girl
“It had been more than a twinge, but her mother had never been one to complain. It might have been less distressing to watch if she had. Jo bit her lip, wondering what would happen when the insurance ran out and they couldn't buy pain pills. She opened up a pill bottle and set it on the tray of food she'd prepared. "Those make me sleepy. I'll take them before I go to bed." Mane pushed them away. "Mama, we paid good money for these pills, and the directions say to take them twice a day with meals.... Unless you're planning on eating before you go to bed, you need to take one now." Jo knew perfectly well her mother avoided taking medication so the pills didn't get used up too quickly, but she couldn't bear watching her suffer. Besides the ones for pain, there were pills for the hepatitis and pills for the cirrhosis and pills for a little bit of everything. She had no idea what happened if they weren't taken regularly, but it scared her half to death thinking about it. Dragging the rolling invalid tray over her lap, Marie stuck a pill in her mashed potatoes, spooned it up, and swallowed.MoreLess
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