A Beautiful Thought by Alicia Rae

Author:Alicia Rae [Rae, Alicia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance
Goodreads: 22500940
Published: 2014-07-13T16:00:00+00:00

I awoke to what sounded like shoes hitting the floor at a fast speed. I opened my eyes, and sure enough, Abbey was barreling straight for us with her short legs carrying her as fast as they could. Jason was keeping pace with her.

Gail stirred next to me, turned her head to see Abbey, and then faced me. Her eyes glistened with moisture, but she held her tears at bay. “Did you call Abbey?” she asked me.

“Yes, I thought you might want your friend here.”

She leaned forward and kissed me gently. “Thank you,” she whispered.

“You’re welcome,” I replied, taking her hand in mine.

We rose from our chairs and watched Abbey close the final distance between us. Abbey threw her arms around Gail, and they both hugged one another tightly.

“Oh my gosh, honey! I’m so sorry to hear about Caroline.” Abbey wept, drawing back. “Have you heard anything yet?” she asked.

“Not anything new yet.” Gail frowned and glanced at the clock. “The doctor informed us that they are going to keep Caroline sedated through this morning until after she has her MRI. They want to keep her comfortable and as still as possible to prevent further damage.”

Abbey was in tears as Gail spoke.

“Can I see her?” Abbey finally croaked out.

“Yes,” Gail answered. She turned to face me. “We’ll be back in a bit.” She took Abbey’s hand in hers before leading the way.

Jason stepped closer and gave me a brotherly hug. I tightened my grasp on him, needing his strength.

“Damon, I’m so sorry to hear about Caroline,” he said, patting my back.

Then, we both parted.

“How are you holding up?”

“Trying my best, man,” I replied.

We both took a seat, and I rubbed my temples that were beginning to throb. “It’s tough not knowing what to expect.” I shook my head. “It’s gutting me—seeing Gail and her family at such a devastating time and not knowing if that kid is going to be okay.”

“I can’t even imagine,” Jason responded. “Anything I can do to help?” he asked kindly.

“You can tell me everything is going to be all right.” But I knew he could not. This waiting game sucked.

“I wish I could, man.” Jason let out a troubled sigh. “But Caroline is a strong young girl. She’ll pull through.”

I recalled her smile that day at her family’s house. “Yeah, she is.”

Jason tilted his head at me. “Are you doing okay? I know how you feel about hospitals.”

“I’m getting by,” I said, not wanting my mind to wander back to the recollection of my family’s accident.

Kathy, David, Gail, and Abbey all returned, saving me from my brother’s inquisitive stare.

“They are taking Caroline for the MRI now,” Gail informed me, sitting to my left.

Gail called her boss, Greg, while we all waited. Abbey was talking on the phone to Kyle, telling him what had happened.

As I watched everyone around me, I was reminded how one instant could forever change a life, just like it had a few years ago. That was the last time I had been at a hospital.

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