Chapter 7: The Mystery Begins
"Phillipe, go see if you can find some smelling salts for your mom," said Joseph as he laid a pillow under Clarisse's head. "Pierre, go and get some water from the kitchen," said Joe. Both boys went in search of their needed objects. 'There is definitely something wrong with you,' thought Joseph as held Clarisse's hand, and caressed it willing her to be ok. After a few minutes both boys returned with what was needed. They were both extremely worried about their mother. This was so unlike her.
Joe used the smelling salts to try and rouse her. Speaking to her softly, "Clarisse wake up honey. Come on. That's right. She is coming around boys." She was awakening, and pushing the salts away from her face. "Okay Joe, I am awake. Wow they really smell bad. What happened?" asked Clarisse.
"How do you feel Mom?" asked Pierre. "Are you okay Mom?" asked Phillipe. "I am feeling a whole lot better. Let's go get some lunch," said Clarisse trying to ignore what happened. She started to get to her feet maybe a little to quickly. She did not have her balance yet, and almost fell down again. The boys quickly grabbed a hold of her. "Clarisse, now take it easy," said Joseph. "I must have been a little more weak than I thought," said Clarisse hoping this was just the flu. Clarisse made her way into the dining room with a little assistance from the boys.
As they were eating the boys were wondering about their mother, and her health. Joseph was worried to this was not like her being sick, and fainting like that. 'I am going to get her to go to the doctor,' thought Joseph hoping she was alright.