Sevita and Christine drove her to the docks to meet Frank. Nella had the windows open, enjoying the first fresh air she'd breathed in months. The day was warm and bright and more people than normal wandered the streets on errands. Sevita drove slowly, afraid to hit anyone and unwilling to part with Nella any earlier than she had to. When they puttered past Dr. Carton's mansion, Nella sat up. The house was dark, as it had been when they had snuck in, but the front door was hanging open as well.
"Sevita, did Dr. Carton move?" Nella asked.
Sevita glanced back at her in the mirror. "Ms. Jacobsen and I decided he would be better off with someone to take care of him. I know that's your area Nella, but you were so wrapped up in this whole mess- he had a stroke. For now he's at the prison, just because the medical care there is better than the hospital's. He'll go with Ann to Harbor House when she goes."
Nella nodded and let Dr. Carton and the mansion drop out of her thoughts as it disappeared behind them.
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