Chapter 404

"If I enter, it's like going back to prison. I don't like being in prison," Meredith said. It was either painting, reading, or watching tv every day. It was boring. She would rather be by the beach being together with Joe all day long. Not only could she play in the sea, but she could also play with children. "How is it like being in prison?" "How is it not? I can't go out, I can't make friends, I can't do anything," Meredith grumbled. "Who says you can't go out and make friends?" Josiah smiled. "I thought you wanted to go to work?" "When?" At the mention of work, Meredith's eyes sparkled. "Whenever you like." Meredith grabbed Josiah's hands in delight. "Joe, are you for real? I can really go to work whenever I like?" "Hmm." Josiah nodded. "But you have to be good." "Okay, I will." Meredith asked excitedly, "Joe, what do you want me to do? I'll go do it now. I promise I'll be good." "I want you to go in, get hydrated, rest, then have a meal." "Okay. I'll go in now!" Meredit