Josefina was jolted awake by frantic knocking on her door.
It sounded urgent, almost desperate.
Still groggy, Josefina opened the door to find Hattie, eyes wide with panic.
“Josie, your grandma passed out. Can you come check on her?” Hattie was beside herself with worry.
Josefina grabbed her medical kit and headed downstairs, calling out, “Mom, I’m on it.”
Hattie followed closely as they made their way to the living room.
There, Alivia lay on the couch, with Mandy anxiously calling her name.
The house was empty; everyone else was at work.
As Josefina descended the stairs, she saw Mandy about to speak but swiftly cut her off, “If you want grandma to be okay, zip it. Stand there quietly and don’t say a word.”
Mandy was taken aback.
Hattie nudged her, “Stay quiet. I’ve let you run wild far too long, and look where it’s gotten us.”
Mandy watched as Josefina opened her kit and pulled out a silver needle, quickly shutting her mouth, half-convinced Josefina might just use it on her.
Seeing Mandy quiet down, Hattie moved closer to Josefina, looking for ways to help.
Josefina, needle in hand, expertly found Alivia’s acupoints, then dissolved some pills to feed her.
Soon, Alivia’s color began to return, much to everyone’s relief.
Mandy, silent, watched from the sidelines.


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