ana's hand. It bounced on

id, her voice hollow. "Ch

ast traces of vodka gone from her ey

uldn't grip the zipper of her jacket. She yanked it hard, t

"Surge pricing is insane. Two hund

it!" Joh

g night. The snow had stopped, but the streets were slick and empty

t in white puffs. She pulled up Hazelle's cont

whispered into the ph

p. They dove int

Chloe told the driv

city blurred past the windows. The streetlights smeared into streaks

the mirror, putting on lipstick, a smile on

," Hazelle had said. "Some

. "Don't do anythi

t. She should have stopped her. Sh

aid, gripping Johana's hand. "You know how

ing at the seat in front of her. "That man o

ed, the minutes bleeding into each other. By the time the hospital came into view, nearly an hour had passe

the same unknown numb

el

deningly level. "Just to let you know, we've arri

demanded. "Why are y

aid smoothly. "Just focus on getting he

ne wen

"Kamren Hubbard," she said sl

went pale. "Hubbard? Like... the

y Memorial emergency room. The lights were blindi

d. She ran across the sidewalk, her boots slipping on

nt and anxiety. And sitting in the plastic chairs, looking c

bard, his dark hair perfec

s stretched out, his pale blue eyes l