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Lou approached Brody and laid a hand on his shoulder “Do you knohat’s happening yet?” she asked

“Not yet The sons of bitches won’t let round out

“That’s ok We’ll just wait out here until they’re ready for us” She patted his shoulder gently and encouraged hi area “Sadie said your mother took a nap like she normally does in the afternoon but she didn’t respond when Sadie tried to wake her up?”

“That’s what she said I didn’t get a chance to examine her because the little bastard in the ambulance took the stethoscope back I should have just clobbered him over the head with it”

Lou couldn’t hold back a s out the a their equipood idea,” she chuckled

“Sure would haverooers drummed on the arm of the chair

“I’ soon Is it okay if I wait here with you and keep you company?” she asked

“You’re welcome to stay but I’m not sure how much company I’ll be,” he responded

“I’ll take my chances”

The minutes became hours as the day went on The doctor ca his et an ultrasound of her heart He did assure Brody his mother was now stable yet they were very concerned He had not returned since that time

Brody was restless and couldn’t sit still in his chair He shifted andat his watch every five ain and was stopped by the ru of Lou’s stomach

“Why didn’t you tell ry?” he asked as he lowered his feet to the floor

“I’ in embarrassment

“Bullshit Your stomach says otherwise When was the last time you ate?” he asked

Lou straightened in her seat, her back stiffening and she replied, “The saain as she re the sandwich earlier that day