Tyler
She was asleep when I decided to call Larry and asked about the outcome of the afternoon meeting that I missed. The discussion ended half an hour later with him telling me briefly that I had nothing to worry about.
"Look, I really have to go, Ty, we will discuss this in the next couple of days."
"Tomorrow, I'll..."
"No, stay with Jessica, take a day off or two. I got this brother. I'll call you if there are any emergencies."
"Are you sure?"
"Tyler, I'm sure. Just take care of her."
I ended the call minutes later and my mind was back to the chat that I had with the ER doctor who was following up on her condition and bringing up the issue about her previous injuries.
I was on my second glass of whiskey when my mind kept getting back to her bruises. I still couldn't believe it w
