Jon walked into his mother's bedroom, where she was still lying in bed. He sighed, as he walked up to her. Ever since she was in that car accident, she had become paralyzed from the neck down. Jon, Zoe, and Mikey had to take turns taking care of her. And since Jon and Zoe had to work, it was usually up to Mikey to do most of the helping.
But today was Mother's Day and Jon wanted to take care of her personally. It was the least he could do.
"Jon?" she asked, as he walked into her bedroom. "How did I get here?" A frightened look appeared on her face. "I ... I can't move."
"Mom, you haven't been able to move since the accident. Remember?"
"Accident? What accident?"
"The car accident, Mom."
"I don't remember any accident. Why can't I move?" she asked, beginning to cry.
"You're paralyzed from the neck down, Mom."
"Paralyzed? No, that can't be. I was in the kitchen just a minute ago."
"You must have been dreaming." He sighed, then said "I know you probably don't want to hear this, but Happy Mother's Day."
What's happy about this? she thought.
