Claire sat in the car, her fingers drumming lightly against the steering wheel as she waited for Derek to return.
It had been hours since he left. He mentioned seeing a doctor about Emily's problem.
As much as Claire hated waking up early to tag along with him to a hospital, Claire tried her best to be there for Derek very often.
She hoped Derek would be pricked one day by her actions. To see that he loved her.
The driveway she parked the car in, was silent, save for the occasional rustle of leaves in the wind and the generators near her.
She glanced at the rearview mirror and frowned at her reflection. Her hair had started to frizz in the humid air, her lips looked dry, and a faint sheen of sweat glistened on her forehead.
Her heart skipped slightly as she saw Derek approaching f
