Chapter 9 - Page 121 - New Passion

    The next morning, Jim woke from a sound sleep to find Rhasha awake and staring into his eyes. She kissed him on the cheek, held his right hand between both of hers, and said, “Good morning, sunshine. You have beautiful eyes.”

    “Good morning, sweetheart,” Jim replied. He smiled and kissed her. “But you have the prettiest eyes.”

    They rose and prepared to go to breakfast. Jackie woke up before they left so Jim asked him to join them when he was ready. Jackie arrived at the dining hall about thirty minutes later. While they were eating, Jim told Jackie which house he could move into. After breakfast, Jim and Rhasha went to the hospital, and Jackie left to get a truck and trailer, so he could move.

    When Jim and Rhasha entered the hospital, Jim headed toward the office to talk to the nurse, but before he moved away, Rhasha grabbed his arm. “Jim,” she said, “could I use your hairbrush?”

    He pulled the small brush out of his pocket and handed it to her, then walked into the office as Rhasha walked over to bed one. She placed a chair next to the little girl lying in the bed. The little girl watched her, her eyes gleaming.

    Rhasha leaned over to kiss her on the cheek. “You have very pretty eyes,” she said. “Did you have fun last night?”

    The little girl blinked her eyes.

    Rhasha began brushing the little girl’s hair. “Do you want us to sing again tonight?”

    The little girl blinked twice.