Chapter fifty:

Zac was sitting in the small waiting room, leaning forward with his elbows balanced on his knees, tenting his fingers together.

He sighed heavily.

The police were in Becky’s hospital room, talking to her and the doctors, but Zac remained in the waiting room afraid to upset her even further.

He couldn’t believe he would actually think she had done this to herself. He knew her better than that.
He sighed heavily and sat back in the chair. The last thing he wanted was for Becky to be mad at him, but he knew she was mad at him already. And she had every right to be.

Now, all he wanted was to take care of her, but now he was afraid she wouldn’t let him.

Luke crossed the room and sat next to him. “Hey man, how are you holding up?”

Zac groaned. “Do you have to even ask? I’ve been so stupid. I accused my girlfriend of such a horrible thing and now she’s going to leave soon and I’ll never get to take care of her.”

“She doesn’t leave until Friday. You’ve still got four days.”

Zac sighed. “I hope.”

Jen and Christy came out of the hospital room, followed by two police officers.

“We’re going to need to take your statements as well, girls.”

“Sure.” Christy said.

“Zac, Becky wants to see you.” Jen said, clapping him on the shoulder before following the police into another room.

Zac stood and crossed the room. He paused outside Becky’s door, wiping his sweaty palms on his jeans. Finally, he pushed open the door.

Becky was sitting up in the bed, but looked as though she could barely keep her eyes open.

Zac made his way over to her, and carefully sat next to her. He tenderly tucked a stray stand of hair behind her ear.

“Becca, I’m sorry.”

“That’s okay. It’s my fault. I should have told you the truth.”

“No, Becca, I should have known you wouldn’t…. and I should have known you better.”

“Zaccy, it’s okay. Let’s just forget about it, okay? Lets just enjoy the time we have left.”

“Alright.” He smiled.

“Will you lay next to me?”

He smiled. “Sure.”

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