111 Get Out Of My Life

(Winona)

Sheila comes into the living room where I’m sitting alone. My head is so full I can’t even function.

“Jayden texted me. The ambulance isn’t quite there, but Abby is still holding on. Doctor Green is waiting, ready.”

“Oh, thank God!” Tears are coming from somewhere; I didn’t think I had any left. “She’s still alive.”

“Jayden was very adamant about you knowing that the doctor said the actions you took are the reasons Abby is still alive now. Jayden said to thank you.”

My whole body is shaking. What’s the point of him being nice about that? He still believes the worst of me. He broke my heart into a million pieces again that day in the jail cell. I just can’t see a way back from that.

Anne comes in with a fruit and cheese platter.

“Abby is with the doctor now. She made it to the hospital. Jayden is with her.”

“She’s a fighter, Winona. You know that. Now you need to keep up your strength, so eat a little something.” Anne says as she pops the platter on the side table. “Help yours