Alex had his own cup of coffee in his hands while he was looking at out the window talking with Hope.  He knew that they guy needed sleep and probably should still be in bed.  Sipping his coffee he had to chuckle a little at Hope, “Well never thought about a load of bricks.  When I was in your shoes I always thought about feeling like a truck ran me over.”<br/><br/>Alex was about to lead Hope to the kitchen where Ms. Jones had food ready, but stopped when he commented about his chest.  Alex assumed it was probably his bronchitis the doctor talked about, but was not sure.  “Are you ok, do I need to get the doctor back here?”<br/><br/>Alex took Hope by the hand and led him to the kitchen where Ms. Jones was waiting with a potato casserole and some Ham.  “Here you go boys, something good for you.”  She said with a smile.  “Thank Gail.”  Alex stated, “Gail Jones, this is Hope and he will be staying here awhile.”<br/><br/>Gail smiled at the young man and was glad to have someone new to take care of for a change.  “Nice to meet you Hope.  If there is anything you need or would like to have, just look me up and I will do my best.”