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My emotions bubble to the surface, and my words come out in sobs

“He’s strong, Katie My brother’s a fighter If anyone can survive an accident like that, it’ll be Noah Tyler and I are on our way now I’ll let Everleigh know too I know you’re upset,” she says “Please be careful”

“I will, I promise We’re in to and should be at the hospital in five minutes,” I tell her

“Okay, I’ll see you soon”

When I pull into the parking lot, the aency room entrance I park in the visitor’s area, then run inside and explain the situation to the woman at the front desk Since he’s just arrived, she hasn’t received any patient infor area

The hospital has a certain sht of Gabe’s accident While I’ve been here a few tio away I findchatter and the TV in the corner Nothing else ht now

The doctor finally co on, then asks s I don’t know

“They just took him back for a CT scan, and once we have the results of that, we’ll let you know He’s banged up but re stable As soon as we have more information, I’ll come find you”

“Thank you,” I say “Other family members are on their way now”

He gives h the double doors

When I sit down, I just keep thinking about the what-ifs What if I wouldn’t have searched for him? Would he have survived? For all I know, he’d still be unconscious and bleeding in his led truck There’s not much traffic on those country roads so there’s no real way to know, but not one car passed while I was there My oes crazy with all the horrible scenarios, and I try to push it all away The reality is I could’ve lost Noah tonight, and the thought makes

I try to suck in air, but it feels like the ceiling is closing in as s me back to reality is the sound of Belinda’s soft voice Owen rushes to me and wraps his arms around me

“I’ he was probably worried I never randomly leave hiut