Sandy says, My father is sick.

This picture father, this word father, makes me think of big arms and a good smile.

Sandy says, I will be away for a little time, Mila. I must go to my family.

I say, What is family?

Sandy says, Family is people you love and care for, people who love and care for you.

I am thinking.

I say, We are family.

Sandy says, Yes. We are family. But I have another family. My other family has a sick father.

I say, Does Doctor Beck have another family?

Sandy says, Yes. Doctor Beck has her son, Justin. Justin is another family to Doctor Beck.

I say, Does Shay have another family?

Doctor Beck says, Yes. But her family cannot see her anymore.

I say, Why can the family of Shay not see her? Is there a problem with the eyes?

Doctor Beck says, No. Not their eyes. They cannot see Shay because they do not know a good way to love and care for her.

I have another family too. Dolphin family. The ones who love and care for me. The ones I love and care for. Can they see me again?

I say, Sandy, can the dolphins see me again?

Sandy is looking at Doctor Beck.

Doctor Beck says, Perhaps. Perhaps they can see you again, Mila.