teady beep of a machine. My arm was in a cast,

orm was standing by the window. He had

was called to investigate a possible domestic abu

d in. His eyes were red-rimmed, and he looked like h

.. she has some mental health issues. The pressure of basketball

a phenomenal athlete, but the pressure is too much. We' ve all been worri

uth open. The lies were

my voice hoarse. "He hit me

me. His expression was patient, bu

y proof of these... i

ick with fake sadness. "Ask anyone. Ask the Gab

rying to sit up, but a jolt of pain shot thr

. Deputy Miller' s face softened with sympathy

st take it easy,

so, the injuries are severe.

dding. "We' ll cooperate fully. We

aring older brother, burdened by his sister

lies around me, and everyone