Confrontation

“Nothing. I’m just talking to him. I've heard that it is good to talk to people in a coma. I don’t know how true that is, but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to give it a shot.”

“He doesn’t know who the fuck you are. I get that you saved his life and all, but there’s no need for you to hang around any longer, He’s in safe hands now.”

“I understand you’re worried about your brother, but I really mean no harm. Also, he made me promise not to leave and I intend to keep that promise until he wakes up.” Ava replied.

“Is it money you want?”

“What?”

“Here, I’ll write a check for ten thousand dollars for you, so you can get lost.” The lady said. Ava stared at her mouth agape, wondering what the hell her problem was.

“Amanda! That’s no way to talk to the person who saved your brother’s life! I know you’re going through a lot now … we both are, but I won't let you misbehave in that manner. If Derek made her promise to stay, then she would stay.” Derek’s mother said in a firm tone, coming into t