We ran out of the house and jumped into my truck. Victor was behind the wheel because I was too upset to drive.
“Who would do something this terrible?” I said. “The hospital needs electricity for the equipment that keeps people alive.”
“We don’t know for sure what happened,” Victor said, trying to keep me calm. “I’ll order a full investigation.”
“We’ve got to get the lines fixed and the power back on immediately.” It was frustrating to know people could be dying at that minute, and I couldn’t do anything about it.
“Aren't there backup generators to supply power to critical parts of the hospital?” Victor asked.
“I’m sure there is,” I replied. “But the hospital still looked dark on the news. I’m so worried.”
“We’re almost there, sweetheart,” Victor said as he turned the truck off the h
