“You’re right. I’ll think about it,” the old Mr. Nacht said, nodding in agreement.

“Can you help me move my sister to this room too? It’s easier for me to look after the both of them here,” Robbie requested, only for a few nurses to appear at the door just seconds later with his sleeping sister in tow.

“That’s already settled,” the old Mr. Nacht said. “Anything else?”

Robbie lowered his gaze and thought about it for a moment before answering, “That’s it for now.”

“Alright then, it’s my turn now,” the old Mr. Nacht said with a grin. “Can you help me?”

 

“Help you?” Robbie asked as curiosity got the better of him.

The old Mr. Nacht pointed at the basket sitting on the table and said, “My family sent me lots of food, but I don’t really have much of an appetite. Can you help me finish them? I don’t want to waste food, after all.”

As he spoke, Spencer walked over to the table and unpacked the lunch boxes.

 

uncovered the basket, and he watched with starry eyes as all the

the sight of the food as he struggled to move

 

sigh. “Oh dear, looks like you can’t finish it by yourself.

he was cut off

Ellie’s side and patting her shoulder gently. “Don’t worry, Ellie,

Ellie cried, burying her face in

said, wiping her tears away. “Are you hungry? Do you want some

I’m hungry,” Ellie answered,

said as he helped Ellie up into a sitting position. He

to thank me!” the old Mr. Nacht said hurriedly. “You’re doing me a favor

Mr. Nacht’s eyes. “When my Mommy and Mrs. Berry

a pact!” the old Mr.

promise!” Robbie said, sticking out his

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