The entire Takeshima family is exhausted. Katie's parents must work harder to pay Lynn's medical bills and keep up with the mortgage. Katie must take care of both Sammy and Lynn and continue going to school. Lynn always needs something and sometimes she doesn't know what it is she needs. Katie does not sleep soundly anymore in case Lynn needs her in the night. She is so tired some mornings that she makes herself coffee.
One night Lynn wakes her and asks for milk. However, she does not want milk, so she asks for water. She spills both the water and the milk on the floor in frustration. Katie tells her she hates her. Lynn says she hates her too. Katie tries to sleep but Lynn makes funny breathing sounds. Katie listens, too angry.....
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