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“Cyrus is with him. I’m here with you.”
“Appreciate that, but?—”
“No buts, kid. Make that call. Whit’s family, too.”
I call Pope’s number and tell him what happened. He assures me that he and Whit will be here and contact Danny and Chloe.
“Hey, Locke.”
I look up to see Dromida O’Donnell. “Hey?”
Jase stands, walks to her, and gives her a hug. “You gonna take care of Locke’s girl?”
“Fiancée, I hear.” She smiles.
I stand up, ready to explain. “Look?—”
“You’re good, and Gwen is going to be, too. Come with me.”
I glance at Jase.
“I’ll be right here.”
“You don’t have to.”
“That’s what family does. Now go.” He lifts his chin. “We got your back.”
Dromida stops at the desk and says, “I need Marcello Effisto’s here to consult on two head injuries.”
“He’s not on call tonight, Dr.—”
“Has to be him. Tell him I said so.”
***
When we step into her room, her eyes are open, but she’s not all there.
“Gwen, Leland is here, and Jase Steel is outside in the waiting room.”
She looks at me. “Marks?”
I gently take her hand. “He’s okay. Roman is okay. And you, Gwendo—Gwen, are going to be okay.”
“Chloe?”
“I called Pope after I called Ms. Deb. They’re all heading here. Whit’s gonna call Chloe and Danny.”
“Mom?”
“She told me to give you a kiss and tell you that she loves you.” I lean in and just barely kiss her cheek, not wanting to hurt her.
“Thank you.”
I close my eyes tight, not wanting to fucking cry.
“Dr. Effisto is a neurologist who will review Hart’s CT scans to ensure he’s healthy. I’ll have him look over yours, as well.”
“ ’Kay.”
