A phone call at dawn forced Dee to go to the hospice center. He did not want to leave his family, which he considered to include Roxy, Chris, and Thea. He had wanted to stay with them and help them with their grief. Dee had also wanted to sneak away and visit Reginald in the underworld to ensure he was being cared for in the way he deserved. Unfortunately, those things would have to wait.
One of the newest residents at the facility, Sia Abrams, was declining far quicker than expected. Her urgency was palpable, as she wanted to speak with Dee to ensure everything was in order, including her life insurance, which would mean her husband and baby would be well cared for. Sia's desire for her husband to be able to take time off from work and stay home with their baby until they were both ready
