each footstep on the hospital floor. She

ceptionist had already seen the striking resemblance and had earl

arm. "I came as soon as I w

the Solomons plate number and called nine one one. The doctor said their ambulance arr

e trying to stabilize him. We can't see him right away, but tomorrow we can come." Mr

was in his mid-fifties. He looked imposing, but he was

ery frustrating news. Coma could mean a range of things. One might have permanent amn

d hugg

we do about t

still holding her shoulder

e an announcemen

teps back. She brought out her phone, punched in a

out. "This is Simone, it saddens me to say this, but the party has

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he atmosphere in Solomon's mansion

nd his friends exited the mansion and made their way to the park

d Michael a

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moved into the house her dad willed to her. Tiffany was living with her in the meantime. Kane was still asking her

this gown?" Stepha

an't keep their eyes off you," said

ie took the call. "Hello. Oka

Tiffany said excitedly, but he

before I come back," Stephanie said,

Street, her old neighborhood, they passed

he building is just like I designe

ied. "I'm good; I just

smil

entirely sure what was the ca

desires of her own. She had come to grab a quick bite before going ba

sible!" Kane said, in between a mouthful. Stephanie almost choked on her beac

. "Well, it's- You see, I'm not ready, okay. Let's ta

s take it one step at a

might add yours to mine." She laughed. Kane tho

ve, she made sure Kane

Kane called

ed, unbe

ly familiar. Ar

s my name! S

?" Simone followed

t I was at your party

of excitement. Oh,

I'm headed to the hospita

an

with her sitting next to

ern; you two enjoy the rest o

e said to Stephanie, who was

It's

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e unit, where her brother lay o

our twin sister and dad. We have missed your presence so much. Things haven't been able to go on

rled, and his eye

!" Simone ran t