Yes, I haven't heard from them since. I don't expect I'll hear anymore about him, or from him. He's probably discharged by now . . . back to his hotel room.

Briefly, I entertained the delusion that I'ld have a brother in my life again. That was foolish. Back when I used to see him regularly - years ago - he'ld always manage to eventually say something insulting, whenever I'ld be around him for any length of time. It was like he tested how much I'ld tolerate. He's not changed. He uses people. He spews a lot of hate.

I'm glad to know he's alive and knows how to get care when he needs it. That may be the last I'll see of him. I'm sorry it didn't go differently. Things are what they are.