Chapter 69

Eric takes a step back and looks at Ally carefully. She has dark circles under her eyes. Her hair looks thinner than it used to and the tone of her skin looks a little less bright than he can remember.

The nurse comes into the room and apologises for making them wait for her to get the right kind of medication for Ally. She is still trying to explain when she sees the expression on Ally’s face. Ally looks angry and worried. She has a deep frown on her forehead and is visibly very upset.

“Is everything alright here?” The nurse asks Ally.

“No,” Ally replies instantly, “I want my friend to come pick me up to take me home. I do not want to go home with a stranger.” Ally tells the nurse in an upset tone.

The nurse looks from Ally to Eric and then back again.

“Honey, he came to take you home.” The nurse tells Ally in a soothing voice.

“I will not go with someone I do not know. Please just call Megan. She will come to take me home.” Ally tells the nurse. She is getting more upset by the minu