Chapter 11

It had been 6 weeks since Eunice had the conversation about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Lisa had been slowly improving. She could cook and clean without those awful feelings most of the time. She had let Oliver show her some more affection, but was still not where they used to be in terms of affection.

She had been attending church and singing in the choir. She had made some church friends. She had really enjoyed getting to know some couples who where passionate about civil rights. The minister was as well. He often mentioned how he admired Dr. Martian Luther King. Some in the congregation thought he was a radical, because he concerned himself with the Civil Rights Movement. Eunice who had been attending church with Lisa and Oliver had found herself becoming sympathetic to the cause. During that week, Holy week Oliver attended a state farming conference. He planned to be back by late Saturday night or Easter morning. Lisa's worst memories were about to surface soon in nightmares. She had been saving the worst memories during counseling.

Saturday night, Eunice awoke with a start that night. Lisa sounded like she was in pain. She was crying and screaming so much. She rushed to Lisa's side. Whatever was happening in the dream was horrific. Lisa was so into her dream that she slapped Eunice. Eunice was in shock and woke Lisa. She could not let this go on.

"Lisa darling, you had an awful nightmare. I'd like to relax. You actually slapped me.", said Eunice with concern in her voice.

"Oh I'm sorry I hurt you Motha. That was my vorst memory of... You know vere.",said Lisa

"Would you like me to sing to you or read from the Bible dear?" asked Eunice

"Oh yes, Motha. That vould be nice."

Eunice read Lisa the 23rd Psam to Lisa. It gave Lisa some comfort. She was still much shaken from the dream.

"Motha can you hold me? I feel awful.",asked Lisa

"Of course dear.",said Eunice. Eunice had felt that she had been mothering Lisa these last few weeks more than she had her own children. She realized how she almost felt like Lisa was her daughter. She now wished she had been there more to comfort Oliver and his sister when they were young. Their nanny had done it most of the time.

"Oh Motha, I wish Olivah was here.",said Lisa

Just then Oliver walked through the door.

"Olivah is that you?", asked Lisa

"Yes sweathaert I'm here.",said Oliver before he held her.

"Mother, she looks awful. Did she have another nightmare?", asked Oliver.

"Yes Oliver it was her worst one yet. She thought I was the one hurting her.", said Eunice.

"Olivah don't leave me. Oh Olivah I don't ever vant to have that nightmare again." said Lisa.

"I'm here dear. I won't leave you. Do you still want to go to church tomorrow?", asked Oliver

"Yes.",said Lisa.

"I have to get ready for bed dear, Mother can stay with you",said Oliver

Lisa finally got a few hours of sleep. She decided that she would tell the family what happened in Mautusen when she was ready too.