My sister and I had not spoken for ten years. My mother had been rushed to the hospital with a ruptured appendix and I was on a plane winging my way to her side and into the city that my sister now resided in. I couldn't possibly avoid seeing her. She is a nurse.

She would definitely be involved with my mother's care.  My mind wandered to the possible scenarios for our first meeting. Would we fall into each other's arms and forgive all in the shadow of my mothers serious condition or would I ...