As she listened she rubbed his back lightly hoping to make the coughing spells easier but knowing it wasn't helping. It wasn't the medicine he needed. It was what she had to offer though and at least it seemed to make him feel a little more comfortable.
"Yeah, probably a good idea." It was never good to spread illness to anyone let alone someone in his mother's state. "You still should have called me earlier. At least then you wouldn't have to suffer alone."