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“Which hospital is he at?” I ask, determined to see him whether he likes it or not.
Nick shakes his head despite my pleadings. “He doesn’t want any visitors.”
I can feel desperation rising inside me and I stare right into my brother’s eyes without blinking until he finally breaks eye contact. “Please, Nick, I need to see him,” I beg softly.
“Boston Medical Center. Sixth floor, room 605,” Cole says. “Visiting hours start in half an hour.”
“Thank you.”
Bella dangles her keys. “I’m driving. Let’s go.”
Pressing the gas pedal,we make it to the hospital in twenty minutes flat. Bella gently squeezes my hand as the elevator brings us to the sixth floor. Adrenaline courses through my veins and horses gallop in my chest when the doors open, and my gaze falls on the sign ‘Cardiology.’
How is this possible?
“Hey, get moving, will you.”
Before I can react, I stumble forward when the man behind me shoves himself past me.
“Asshole,” Bella mutters as we get out.
We stop by the nurses’ station.
“Hello, we’re looking for Brian Fox’s room.”
The woman with a black messy bun smiles at me. “He’s in room 605. It’s the last room on your right at the end of the hall.”
Nerves skyrocket as we make our way through the corridor. My hands get sweatier and my heart is pounding in my ears when arriving at room 605. The door is open and I remind myself to breathe, but it’s hard with a brain that’s firing horrific what-if scenarios at me.
Bella gives my shoulder a reassuring squeeze. “You go first.”
Letting out a trembling sigh, I shuffle inside. The room aesthetics are as cool as the hallway. There’s only a small table, two chairs and an overbed table. My gaze lands on Brian, who’s lying on top of the covers, his eyes closed, dressed in black sweatpants and a gray T-shirt. His skin is pale, his lips pressed in a thin line, but other than that, he seems normal.Thank God.I take another step forward but pause when his eyelids part and he lifts his head.
“Amanda? Bella?”
My heart skyrockets at the sound of his voice, and I clench my hands to hide the tremble.
“Hey, Brian,” Bella says.
“What the hell are you two doing here?”
I ignore his gruff greeting and move until I’m near the chair next to his bed.
He rests his head back on the pillow and stares at the ceiling, his jaw muscles clenching as I sit.
“You didn’t have to come. I’m fine.”
“You’re our friend,” Bella answers in a calm tone.
I force myself to speak, knowing that my voice will tremble as Cole’s words echo through my head.
“They said you nearly died.”
A tear trails down my cheek.
“Shit! Please don’t cry, Amanda.”
I can’t help myself, wiping tears away. His face contorts as he raises himself to a sitting position.
