Time to get this out of the way. “I hit you, didn’t I, Alice? Before my accident.” She says nothing, just tightens her jaw. “I did,” I say. “I must have, though I don’t remember.” I back up and sit on the end of my bed. “I won’t do that ever again. If I do, then…” I sigh. “Well, if I do then I’m back to being the old Catriona, and if that happens, hopefully Mrs. Ballantyne will fire me.
