14. At the Hospital

As soon as Gray Stewart and Zia Scott heard about the dreadful accident, they rushed over to the hospital. As they arrived, they saw Edward's mother pacing back and forth near the reception area, awaiting their arrival.

"Martha!" Gray called out her attention. "Where's Edward."

"Come with me," Martha said as she walked away, and the two followed behind her.

"What happened?" Gray asked as they were walking.

"I--I don't know," Martha's voice was breaking. "I...I heard he got hit by...by a car just across the school. T-the driver was speeding a-and...and noticed him too late. He was hit pretty hard," she explained.

"Here," she added as she stopped on her tracks. "He's still inside."

Gray and Zia looked at the room she was referring to.

"The operating room?" Zia asked.

"I-it's been an hour, I'm so worried," Martha answered as she brought a hand up to brush up her hair in exasperation.

"W-wait," she added. "Who's this?" she asked as she pointed at Zia.

Gray glanced at Zia beside h