Kids really do say the cutest things

My mother was busy in the kitchen.

Chopping. Slicing. Rapidly.

Then the blade slit her finger.

Blood came.

My ten year old brother jumped out of his chair, frantic.

He rushed to grab her tissues.

She was touched by his alarm.

She dabbed.

He looked at her finger, thoughtful.

"Please don't get blood on my food"