There were tears on the paper where Elaine had dabbed them. Brianna felt sudden, childish relief — the kind that comes when you see that your house of cards hasn’t been swept away after all.
"Well," her mom began, "I was thinking we could go for a walk along the beach, and then maybe grab some lunch at that new seafood place I've been wanting to try. And after that..." MomComesFirst 24 08 08 Brianna Beach Bed Rest X...
When Brianna woke, groggy and raw, the first sight she focused on was Elaine’s face, creased with care. June’s too, glistening but smiling. A nurse wiped her brow and handed her something wrapped in cloth: a tiny hat, hand-knitted in pale blue. There were tears on the paper where Elaine had dabbed them
Could you clarify your goal? For example: " her mom began