Chapter 48

Eric walks up and down in front of the hospital entrance. He pulls his hands through his hair. What is he going to do if something horrible happened to Ally. Why else would the nurse bring her things to him in a clear plastic bag. It feels so cold and final. He stares at the stars above with his hands in his pockets. This has to be the worst night of his life. Even being blinded didn’t feel this terrible.

“Mr Symons.” One of the hospital staff calls out to him from the hospital door.

Eric turns his attention to the man without moving his feet. He looks at him, waiting for him to say more. The man looks worried and uncomfortable. Eric knows that he can seem unapproachable when he is stressed or angry.

“Yes?” Eric can barely get the word out.

“The doctor is ready to speak to you.” The man tells Eric. It looks like he is waiting for a backlash. Eric has no energy to give the man what he is expecting. It feels as if the life is drained out of him. He keeps his hands in his pockets and tur