113 Damn Bro Code

(Winona)

The doorbell rings, jolting me from my thoughts. I glance at the nearest screen to check who it is. It’s Gordon Brown, thank God.

“Gordon’s here. I hope it’s good news,” I say, heading towards the door with a mix of hope and anxiety swirling in my chest.

“Anne, Gordon Brown is here,” I call out as I make my way to the front door, figuring she might want to know.

I open the door and give Gordon a weak smile. “Gordon, come in.”

He steps inside, his expression serious yet hopeful. “Winona, I have permission here for you to go see Abby in the hospital.”

Relief floods through me like a tidal wave. “Thank God.” My phone buzzes in my pocket, and I glance at the screen.

It’s Phillip. “Go right in, I have to take this call,” I say, shutting the front door behind Gordon and walking back to the sitting room as I connect the call. “Phillip, how is she?”

“She’s awake. Jayden’s in with her now. One at a time. I thought I’d call you and let him go first,” Phillip says, his voice a mix of