I felt a twinge of unease. "Atlas is getting in touch with the best doctor we can find right now, Mom. We'll take you to the hospital for another checkup soon. If everything checks out, I'll take you back to look around your old place tomorrow. You can still stay here since there’s people to look after you. It'll make me feel better too."

She shook her head and did not speak. It looked like she was struggling to control her emotions.

"You know you can't rely on your son. How can you go back by