Chapter 20
A couple of hours later the phone rang at the Westins.
"Bill?" Liz prayed that the news would be good.
"Liz, its Zoey. I have some sad news for you. Tom just died. Ellie made the decision to turn off the respirator. The doctors said there was no hope for recovery."
"How's Ellie taking it?"
"Hard. Real hard."
"Have any arrangements been made?"
"Not yet. I'll let you know when I have the information. I just wanted to tell you what's happened. Bye."
"Bye. And Zoey, give her my love."
In a few minutes, the phone rang again. This time it was Bill.
"Liz, I have some information on why Abbey's visiting privileges were revoked. The warden told the Director of Corrections that the prisoner had attacked a guard and had been placed in administrative segregation as punishment. I have the report in front of me."
"NO! My mom wouldn't do that!"
"I know honey. I've called Millie and we are going to meet the Director and warden at the prison. We won't leave until we get some answers."
"I'm going."
"No. I don't want you or any family involved. It's going to be tough enough as it is."
"Bill, that's my mother and I am going."
"Are you sure? It might not be the most pleasant conversation."
"I don't care. I owe Mom whatever I can do to stop what's going on over there."
"Okay. I'll be by in a few minutes to pick you up."
"Thanks."
Hanging up the phone, Liz grabbed her purse and jacket and yelled to her husband, "Doug, I'll be back soon."
And she waited for Bill. She only hoped that her mother would be okay when they finally saw her.
