last rite

"You've always listened to me, so I'm going to tell you what I want you to do.
Just listen. No, don't say anything. I'm not hurt, I just can't get up. Of course, you can help me. Are you listening? Go get a blanket, that's a start. Get the wool one, it's warmer. That's a good boy. You can understand me, right?
Water, get me some water. No, don't call anyone. Did you hear me.
Forget that. I'm not going anywhere. This is my home, and this is where I'm staying."
He had never disobeyed his mother. She was right.