"Gary!" Silvestra gasped, darting to his side.Her fingers trembled as she felt the dampness at the back of his head, and panic seized her. She called his name repeatedly, but he did not stir."I..." Silvestra's mind raced as she spun in place, then a weak grip on her hand and a faint voice broke through. "Call 911, quick."She smacked her forehead. Of course, they were already at the hospital. No need for 911.Scanning the area, she spotted a doctor with a clipboard and tugged at his sleeve desperately, "Doctor, someone's hurt over there. Please, you've got to help him!"The doctor, taken aback by her urgency, followed her gaze to Gary slumped against the tree. Realizing the gravity of the situation, he immediately called for backup, and they rushed Gary to the emergency room.While Gary was patching up his wound, Silvestra hovered nearby, her face etched with remorse."Sorry, I didn't mean to push you earlier.""It's fine, I know." Gary's voice was even, his face giving nothi
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