All Better?

6:00 AM
Mama carefully crawls out of bed. She shouldn't be up but she can't cancel a client meeting AGAIN because she's sick. Tessa bursts through the bedroom door excitedly exclaiming, "YOU ALL BETTER!"

The sudden burst of energy causes mama to jump back, startled...and perhaps cause her to give one of her death-to-anyone-who-makes-a-sound looks.

Tessa seems confused. "You not all better?"

Mamma moans.

"But Mary said if I let you sleep you get all better."