#23 - Big Brother

Waking up in a hospital wasn’t a particularly pleasant feeling.

I don’t think it was because the cot for a patient’s caregiver was so hard.

Still, I slowly stretched my stiff shoulders and back, got up, and checked on my sister first.

“…Phew.”

Somehow, that strange, familiar sound of her breathing put me at ease.

I gazed at my sister’s peaceful, quiet face, then looked up to check the time.

7:50 a.m.

A little early to start the day, but about right.

“Hmm… I’ll let her sleep a little longer.”

As I straightened up the spot where I’d slept, I thought for a moment...