"Yo, Leslie, I'll need to borrow your clinic to handle a little emergency," he sneered twice. "Oh, and don't lose that antidote."Christina had used candy pills as a substitute for the antidote—it was sheer cruelty, heartless and cruel.If Patrick hadn't been here, the consequences would have been unimaginable.After preparing the medicine, Patrick dug into the bottom of his medical case and pulled out a small tin of chocolate. "Open his mouth, coax him with this."I unwrapped the foil, revealing chocolate embossed with tiny stars.Bryson had always bought treats for Christina and her child whenever he shopped, but we had never seen them before.I hesitated for a moment, then ate one myself. Patrick chuckled softly.Later that night, thunder exploded in the darkness, jolting me awake.Muffled footsteps echoed down the corridor. White smoke seeped under the door.Clutching Logan, I ducked into the bathroom. Outside, a low voice hissed, "Logan must die in Griffith Town…"Christ
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