I feel the phone slide out of my hand and clatter to the floor. I stare numbly ahead and replay Sergeant Jessup’s words.It can’t be true. Not Daddy.I pick up the phone and ask in a trembling voice. “Um... are you sure?”“I’m afraid so, Callie,” he says. “They were able to get him to the hospital in time, but it’s going to be a while before he recovers fully, if he ever does. I’m so sorry.”I don’t know how to respond to that. I know Sergeant Jessup means the sentiment. He’s a friend of Daddy’s and I’m sure that underneath his professionalism and compassion for me is just as much fear and shock as I feel. Through tears, I ask, “Can I see him?”“Of course,” he says. “He’s at Redleaf River Hospital. Do you want me to pick you up?”“No,” I say, “Um, no thank you. I’m close to the hospital. I’ll drive.”“Are you sure you’re all right to drive?” he asks, “I can call a rideshare if you want.”“No, that’s okay,” I say, steadying my voice. “I’ll be okay.”“All right,” he says, “let me know
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