Just as Emily was settling into bed after her call with Ethan, her phone rang again. The name on the screen made her pause, but she answered immediately. Brian’s voice was tense, shaky, carrying a weight of fear that made her heart lurch.
“Emily… it’s Lawson,” he said, his voice tight with panic. “He… he’s sick. We had to rush him to the hospital.”
Her chest constricted as a wave of adrenaline washed over her. “Oh my God… is he okay?” she asked, her voice trembling.
“I don’t know yet,” Brian admitted, struggling to maintain composure. “I just… I don’t know what to do. I need you here.”
Emily’s mind went into overdrive. She quickly grabbed her keys, her phone, and one of the company cars she had access to. “Okay, stay calm,” she instructed. “Give me the hospital address. I’m leaving rig
