forty

Thursday, 25-Mar

Fact: Nathan’s daughter fancies herself a healer.

Fact: Nathan is riddled with self-inflicted (during sleep, I think, I hope) injuries.

Fact: She’s not healing her father.

I’m flummoxed at this point, because I don’t understand what they’re about. Nathan had me examine his toe. Why not consult his budding-nurse/healer daughter? If I were an academic I’d make a case study out of them.

I had a chance to talk to the daughter when she offered me a lift home. I let her know I was here for her and Nathan, that I hoped to get to know her better as well as Nathan. That’s all I can do for the moment.

Notice that I’m thinking about the future. Does this rate as a breakthrough?

Another possible breakthrough: I know what the “niggle” is now. You remember, something bothered me when the news came out about Joseph Macy’s death. I’m going to DS Ahern. At last, I see a way to redeem myself of my follies once and for all.

Fact: I want this done so I can get on with my future.