310 BONDING AND CONFLICT

Keisha woke up after several hours in deep pain, with a splitting headache and a nauseous feeling. The headache could be felt across the entire region of her forehead, and she had to place her right hand over her forehead for a brief moment of comfort. "You're awake!" Madison exclaimed, running to where Keisha lay down. Madison had been discussing with the nurse how much damage the bruise had done to Keisha. The nurse further reassured Madison that the bruise had only caused a surface wound, causing no internal damage. She had informed her that the bruises should completely disappear after three days. "Mum?" Keisha asked, unsure if the lady standing by her side was her mom. Her eyes were half closed, so she couldn't see clearly. "Yes, sweetie, it's me. I'm here with you," Madison said reassuringly while running her hands over the length of her hair. "I'm glad you're here." "I'm glad too, and I wouldn't have been anywhere else but here."Do you remember the boys that did this to yo