A Sweet Surprise for Patricia
The hospital room was transformed by 9 a.m. Pink and lavender paper lanterns hung from the ceiling. A small table had been wheeled in and covered with lace. A tray of dainty teacups, bite-sized pastries, and a little vase of fresh daisies sat on it. Gina was fussing over placing a cupcake stand while Sabrina added finishing touches to her mother’s plate—a heart-shaped scone and a slice of her favorite raspberry cream tart.
Patricia blinked, taken aback as Sabrina and Gina entered in matching aprons, carrying a teapot and a card that read "Happy Mother’s Day to the strongest woman we know."
“You two,” Patricia said, laughing softly. “You shouldn’t have.”
Sabrina leaned in and kissed her cheek. “We absolutely should.”
Brace appeared a moment later with a bo
