Chapter 144 – Pa’s Dead?

Standing from his seat, Emmett stretches; “We’re going to give you some privacy” he says to Sandy and Richard. Taking Simone by the hand, the pair walk out of the hospital room.

“Are you going to tell him?” Simone questions, looking into her husband’s eyes as they sit on the bench in front of the hospital.

“About appointing Barry as 2IC?” Emmett queries, giving her a smirk. “He was already second in command. I just made it official.”

“About Maxwell” Simone glares; knowing Emmett was avoiding the question. “It’s better you tell him before he finds out from a nurse or doctor. Worse yet, on the news.”

“The man is a coward” Emmett mutters, leaving Simone on the bench and heading back to Richard’s room. He knocks on the door to wait in case Sandy and him were in a compromising position before entering as Simone reaches the doorway. “Rick” Emmett calls out as he hears him yell out ‘enter.’ “We need to talk to you about something” he says, taking a seat, while Simone sits next to him. “About