Monday: She got up. Went to work. Observed mice in cages. Tabulated results. Stayed later than planned.

Tuesday: Listened to sister on the phone. Thumbed through magazine.

Wednesday: Nothing on TV. Looked at window. Rain.

Thursday: Watched the show about the hospital. Watched the show after that.

Friday: Gin and tonic. Clove cigarette over crossword puzzle. Thought about Montana. Another gin and tonic.

Saturday: The weekend lapped at her bedside, hungry and full of time.

Sunday: Considered going to church. Didn’t.

Monday.