Bruce
Mother wrapped her arms around my neck in a manner that made me all too aware of how fragile she was.
“Get the car now,” I barked at Elijah, whose wide eyes were nearly comical. He instantly snapped out of his initial shock and ran outside the front door. With the door wide open, I easily stepped outside, heading straight for the porch. Mom's soft whimpers only made me push my feet faster. When Elijah didn't come in time, I found myself walking towards the gate, almost as though I could reach it in record time. She let out another groan, her head falling back, her eyes closed shut. Her lips were parted in a silent plea, and her face contorted in pain.
"Get in," I said, looking around to find one of the back doors wide open. I wasted no time in gently lowering myself, along with Mo
