Shirley Grant hesitated. What should she do? After thinking for a long time, she spoke tentatively.
"Daddy is injured; he's in the hospital."
She looked into his eyes, searching for something, but all she could discern was heartache. Yes, heartache. Seeing this in such a young child's eyes, she found it hard to believe.
"His injury is severe, Gerry Peary. Be good and wait. When Daddy is better, Mommy will take you to see him, okay?" Shirley Grant comforted him, hoping he would agree.
"I want to see Daddy. Is Daddy in a lot of pain?" A deep longing still filled Gerry Peary's watery eyes; he was very eager to go with Shirley Grant.
Shirley Grant didn't hesitate much longer and nodded.
In the afternoon, she took Gerry Peary by taxi to the Private Hospital.
Alan Morgan was still in the Intensive Care Unit. This time, both his father and mother were there.
Shirley Grant led Gerry Peary over. From a distance, she could already see Mr. and Mrs. Morgan.
