John Doe, he's pretty tired.

I been pushing him right through--not knowing there was a town trip ahead of him." Lorraine found her eyes going misty.

He was so quiet, and so reassuring in his quiet.

Half her burden seemed to slip from her shoulders while she looked at him.

She turned away, groping for the door latch.
"You may see dad, if you like, while I get the list of things the doctor ordered.