She sighed and reached up, removing the wig and showing the fluff that was all that was left of her hair.“I am very into planning for estates right now.”
Hector stared.“You are sick?”
“No.I am dying.There’s a difference.”Helen smiled.“All arrangements are made.No one has to fuss.”
Hector’s face was the picture of despair.“I didn’t know.”
“I was selfish.I didn’t tell anyone.This is between me and the brain tumour.It’s on my temporal lobe, so I get some fun visions out of it.”
Hector looked like he wanted to hug her, but she smiled and said, “So, call me if you need changes.Or call the office.Dante is the best at contract law.”
Hector whispered, “Can I just call you?”
“Sure.Well, congratulations on finding each other.I wish you joy, health, and whatever else will bless you.”She nodded.“It was lovely to meet you all and nice to see you again, cousin.”
She left with her bag, and the new pack looked at each other and headed back to Hector’s room, curling up together on the bed.Death had just walked among them, and they needed contact with life.
Chapter Three
Nyssa watched Helenwalk into the shop, and she frowned.“Don’t you have a treatment today?”
“No.My levels are down.I have to wait a week.”Helen looked at her.“How is Dina?”
“She’s good.I have to bring her with me on the weekend.She’s nervous about being around that many teens.”
“She can stay near the booth, and we will make her a spot in the back.”Myro came out, and he said, “How are you doing, Helen?”
“Dying, boss.”
Myro looked sad.“Aside from that.Getting rest?”
“Now and then.I needed to talk to Nyssa about something for the introduction of the new characters on Saturday.”
Nyssa nodded.“The boardroom?”
“Sure.”Helen led the way.
