Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Handwritten answer from Dad

Soo-Lin,

I just got off the phone with Dr. Kurtz. If “harm to others” is one of the requirements, we have it in spades, with Audrey Griffin’s foot and the mudslide. B’s talk of overdosing on pills surely constitutes “harm to self.” Dr. Kurtz is coming by tomorrow to discuss committing Bernadette.

EB

From: Soo-Lin Lee-Segal

To: SAMANTHA 2 TEAM (Undisclosed Recipients)

EB will be dealing with a personal matter that requires his full attention. All meetings to go forward as scheduled. EB to be kept apprised electronically.

Thanks!

From: Soo-Lin Lee-Segal

To: Audrey Griffin

NOT A GOOD TIME for you to stay with us. Emergency at work. I’ve already paid Maura to pick up Lincoln and Alexandra from school and stay through the week. She’s in the spare bedroom. I’m so, so sorry. Maybe a different hotel? A short-term rental house? I’ll help you look.

From: Audrey Griffin

To: Soo-Lin Lee-Segal

I called Maura and told her you wouldn’t be needing her. She moved back to her apartment.

Your home looks fantastic. The inflatable Santa is waving hello to the passersby, and the windowsills are edged with “snow.” Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus are stuck in the lawn, along with my sign, WE SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS. I should be the one thanking you.