CHAPTER 33
Jack and Miles were chatting in the waiting room of the ER when Bobbie arrived.
“Hi, Bobbie.” Jack tried his best to sound calm.
“Any news?” she said.
“Nothing yet. Since we’re not family, they’re not forthcoming with information or letting us see him. You will need to get through the nurse at the desk. She’s the gatekeeper.”
With that, Bobbie sprang into action. She approached the nurse behind the desk and politely, but firmly, announced her presence. Bobbie’s growing impatience was apparent, but she held it together. Handing the nurse her driver’s license, she asked, “Now may I see my father?”
“I’ll check with attending staff to see if he’s in treatment or can have a visitor.” The nurse got up and disappeared behind a doorway.
Jack saw Bobbie motion for him to join her
