Adam looked up at the sound of footsteps.

"Señora Leon." Adam was surprised to see Jordi's grandmother. "This is a surprise."

"A pleasant one?"

"Of course." They had had a rocky start but after several of their weekly phone calls, Adam found himself very fond of the older woman. Alma Leon might be stubborn and willful in some respects but that included her deep love for her grandson.

"Is Jordi in his room?"

"No." Adam pulled up the nurses schedule. "He's at physical therapy for another half hour."

"Perhaps I could just wait."

"Mrs, I mean Señora Leon." Britney bounded up beaming in her typical happy mood. 'Thanks' she mouthed at Adam as she moved back to her spot behind the desk. "Como este usted?"

"Bien." The older women nodded.

"Jordi taught me that. I took French in school but it's not really as useful. He also taught me how to order a cup of coffee, but I forget it."

"Speaking of coffee, I am dying for a cup." Adam stood. "Señora, would you join me?"

"Yes that would be nice."

They wandered down to the cantina which was almost empty and found a quiet table in the corner.

"Please don't take this the wrong way," Adam finally said after a short silence. "But why did you come?"

"You said on the phone that these tests were to tell if Jordi was done with his chemotherapy."

"Yes."

"And if he is done with his chemotherapy he can come home."

Adam sighed. "Well it isn't quite that simple."

"You told me the surgery was his last one."

"For his cancer yes."

"Then why can't I take him home."

"Even if the cancer is gone, Jordi had to have pins put into his leg due to the bone damage. He requires physical therapy."

"Which he can do at home."

"True. But if he goes home it would be best if he can return to his normal life, live at home, go to school. He's barely moved to crutches."

"Doctor McAndrew, are you saying I can't take my grandson home?"

"No, I'm saying that I haven't mentioned home to Jordi just yet. After what happened with people I don't want to get his hopes up and have them dashed by the tests.

"I'd rather wait until we get the test results, talk to his therapist here and have everything arranged.

"I'm not asking you to lie. If he pointedly asks you then yes tell him the truth. I'm just asking that you don't bring it up. Just tell him that you missed him so much you had to come and see him."

Adam watched as the older woman took a long drink of her coffee.

"I can do that."