We heard the door slam open and Hayden practically sprinted in.
Scott, Drew and I who were camped in the living area all turned to look at him.
“Geez Hayden, is there a freaking fire or something?” Scott asked.
Hayden pulled on his collar as his neck turned pink.
He walked over to us at a level pace.
“Sorry, I just wanted to be here before you got the call. Any news?” He asked.
The air in the room was filled with tension and I turned to look at Drew who sat across from me on the coffee table.
He looked as white as a sheet. Neither Scott nor I could get him to eat anything all day and it was clear he was stressed about what verdict the judge would pass.
I had even heard him wake up in the middle of the night to throw up.
“Nothing yet.” Drew spoke. He let out an exhausted breath.
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