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It was ive into irls were fine

“Oh sweetie,”her head in my shoulder “I'm sorry”

“Sorry for what, Mom?” I asked

I didn't ask if they were alive or okay because they had to be They just had to be I just needed to knohat happened so I could start processing it all and figuring out hoere going to ether As a family

“We're not sure yet, but it looks like they were hit by a drunk driver,” she said “Driver died on impact and Shannon ”

Her voice trailed off, her words turning to sobs

“Shannon?” I asked “Can I see her?”

Mom shook her head “Shannon didn't make it, sweetie”

The room went dark

I couldn't re held up by Landon My world went black, and my vision wavered badly Landon had ahold of my shoulders when I cah the waiting room Tina, the nurse with the nice smile, caive us a little privacy

“No,” I said, irl”

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nbsp; Tina's eyes looked pained, and she was the one who had to give me the news

“Your daughter is in critical condition, Mr Blackthorn,” she said

“But she's alive? I need to see her, please,” I said