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“I was hoping I hadn’t either, but you just confirmed it.”
“He says he’s here to see someone in the hospital, and he parks at the ER because it’s easier.”
“So he doesn’t know about Dad?”
“If he does, he didn’t indicate it. He could be lying, of course.”
“Yeah. He probably is.”
“But Rory, why would he be here if your father’s in the ER?”
“I don’t know. Kick us while we’re down?” I scoff.
He kisses my lips. “I don’t think so. He was here to see someone.”
“Who?” I ask.
“It doesn’t matter who,” Brock says. “You concentrate on your dad. Forget about Pat Lamone. He doesn’t matter.”
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT
BROCK
Rory opens her mouth to answer and then widens her eyes.
I follow her gaze. Jesse has come back into the waiting area, and he’s talking to Donny and Callie.
“Come on.” I lead Rory over to where the others are standing.
“Good, there you are,” Jesse says. “They’ve taken Dad up to the OR. There’s another place in the hospital where we can wait, and it’s more comfortable.”
“All right,” I say. “Let’s go.”
“Thing is… It’s family only,” Jesse says.
“Donny’s family,” Callie says.
“So is Brock,” Rory says.
Oh God.
“I’m sorry,” Jesse says. “There’s already five of us up there, and Mom thinks…”
“You meanyouthink,” Callie says.
Rory touches Callie’s arm. “Callie, it’s okay. Let’s just go. We can let Donny and Brock know what’s going on.”
“That’s not—”
“Callie,” Rory says, in a voice that sounds like she’s talking to a child. “It’ll be okay. Donny and Brock have a lot on their minds as well.”
“Rory—” I begin.
“No, Brock. It’s okay. Callie and I will be okay. Jesse, Maddie, and our mom are there. We’ll keep you informed.”
My Rory. She will be a great mother. In her way, she already is one.
I kiss Rory on her lips. “If you’re sure.”
