Summary

Mark and Bryon visit Bryon’s mother in the hospital after having a costly operation they had to sell their belongings to afford. When they visit her, she tells them about a kid across the hall that hasn’t had any visitors. Unconcerned about herself and with a soft spot for abandoned children, she suggests that Mark and Bryon cheer him up. Mark goes to visit the boy, but Bryon first stops at the hospital snack bar. M&M’s sister, Cathy, who has just returned home from private school works at the snack bar and recognizes Bryon immediately. It takes him a while to recognize her. He is attracted to her and wants to talk with her longer, but she isn’t allowed to fraternize with customers. He leaves to visit the boy across from his mom’s room.

The boy is Mike Chambers. He...