H A I L E Y
The drive to the hospital was a nightmare. We were all horrified, not knowing if we should think about the worst or be optimistic, but it was hard. My mind was racing, a whirlwind of fear and fury. Giovanni. He was like the brother I never had. Always been there for me even when Dominic wasn’t. Our friendship wasn’t as deep as it used to be anymore because we were both occupied with our personal lives, he now had a family and I did too.
Valerie.
Ever since we broke the news to her, she has been in a state of shock, refusing to speak, her face a pale, blank mask. She was in the backseat, staring out the window, her body rigid, her hands clenched into fists. I wanted to comfort her, to tell her it would be okay, but the words wouldn't come. Because I didn't know if it would b
