The woman's face showed a solacing expression as she smiled a little to reassure him.<br/>"My husband took her to the hospital. Don't worry, it's not serious. She was preparing food in the kitchen and she scalded her arm, unfortunately.. You know, I came to check on her as usually and.. Elvra was.."<br/>She tried to be as humane as she could, using the right words.<br/>"laying on the floor. Me and the kids stayed with her. And because her arm still seemed quite red, Paul drove to the clinic with her when he arrived home"<br/><br/>"Oh..." - she lowered her head and sighed then put her free hand on the young Commander's shoulder, squeezing it kindly.<br/>"Heath.. I know how hard it is. It's hard for us as well. You know, we're friends, not just neighbours. We love both of you so much and you know that I wanted to deliver my baby with the help of Elvra... God.. she was such a nice doctor.. so.. for me it's really something hard to say, but.. I think you should get some more..<em>regular</em>help for her. See?.. I can't do it the way she needs it, Heath. I have my children..."<br/><br/>She was at the edge of crying but tried to finish what she wanted to say, her hand still on his shoulder.<br/>"I know your profession and your devotion to the City very well and.. I don't blame you because of anything."<br/>She shook her head.<br/>"And I do not say anything though you've just carried an unknown woman that was unconscious, into your home.. but Heath.. I'm worried about Elvra.. Please,<em>do</em>something, all right?"<br/>Still smiling at him kindly Mrs. Parker mopped a teardrop on her cheek then caressed his face and put a kiss on his forehead.<br/>"OK" - she whispered.<br/>Then, unable to continue this dialogue she walked away slowly, holding the hand of her younger son...<br/><br/>