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“Jordan? I’ve been trying to get hold of you.”
She bit her tongue, because she wanted to say ‘You didn’t try very hard, considering you know where I work.’ Instead, she said, “Talia filled me in on what she knew.”
“I hate to say it, but I’m worried about him. I know he had a four-hour flight home, but he’s not answering my calls or texts. Not that I blame him, but he needs to know he has people that care and are thinking about him.”
“I’m sure he knows, Jared.”
But Jared’s concerns were valid. He shouldn’t be facing this alone. She cared about him; that hadn’t changed. She knew what she needed to do.
“Jared, I don’t think he should deal with this alone. Would it be possible for you to cover for me tonight? Shelby is scheduled and she’s more than capable. I’m sure she will be fine on her own, but can you be there to back her up? I need to make sure Noah is okay.”
“Absolutely. I think it’s a good idea. I’ll text you the info as to what hospital his dad is in.”
She filled Shelby in about the situation, then hurried home to pack an overnight bag. Buying a ticket on the first flight to Montreal, she rushed to the airport.
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
Jordan
Jordan’s stomach flopped as the taxi pulled up to the hospital. Jared relayed all the info to her about which hospital Noah’s dad was in. She grabbed her carry-on bag that contained only enough items to get her through the night and hurried into the building. Searching for the wing Noah’s dad was in, she turned a corner to see Noah sitting there alone.
He was leaning forward, his elbows rested on his thighs, and his head hung down as he stared at his hands. He never even acknowledged her until she was standing over him.
Noah’s head snapped up; surprise filled his face. “Jordan?” His eyes gleamed with unshed tears. “What are you doing here?”
“Hey. Mind if I sit?” she asked softly, ignoring his question, and motioned to the empty seat next to him.
“How did you…?”
Jordan clutched her overnight bag nervously. Every cell in her body told her she needed to be here for Noah. But now the slightest bit of doubt filled her chest. She had hopped on a plane and flown here, not knowing for sure if he would want to see her or not. But there hadn’t been a lot of time for debate.
“You know how I knew: Talia and Harrison.” She swallowed hard while she waited for his reaction.
Noah stared at her for a moment. She thought about something else to say to express her concern, hoping to fill the silence, when suddenly Noah stood up, wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into a bear hug.
He held her tight for what seemed like forever, his face buried in her shoulder. When he finally pulled away, their eyes met. “Thank you.”
His eyes were red and full of worry.
“I wouldn’t be anywhere else.” She took his hand and led him back to their seats. “So, how is he?”
“He had a ruptured spleen and internal bleeding that needed immediate attention.”
“Oh.” Looking around the waiting room she found it odd that his mom wasn’t here. “Are you all by yourself?”
“No, my mom and sisters went to go find a nurse; they had some questions.”
She rubbed his arm, satisfied that now he didn’t have to wait alone.
“I got here while they were finishing up that surgery and prepping him for the next. Once they had the internal bleeding under control, they diagnosed him with a broken femur and a fractured pelvis. The doctor seemed to have some concern about complications and blood clots. Maybe it’s his age. I don’t know.” He shrugged.
“Complications with the broken femur or the pelvis?”
“Um, the pelvic fracture. They started that procedure almost as soon as the first one finished. That was,” he looked at his watch, “About two hours ago.”
Her heart ached for Noah. He looked so lost.
“My mom said he was awake when they took him into surgery.”
