She doesn't fare as well. Her first ball misses the pins entirely, and her second shot knocks down two. She looks like she would rather be watching Rosie. The morning edges onward. By lunch time, half the rehab patients are wheeled outside to a deck behind the hospital.
Gray clouds swarm overhead.
The physical therapist who refereed the bowling match is now cooking hamburgers, hot dogs and barbecue chicken. A boat ramp is several feet away. Smoke from the grill is swept away by the river breeze. Inside, it's business as usual. Ten babies will be born by the end of the day and 42 patients will be admitted.