TST, 2020
Freddie ran with the doctor and nurse to the school’s hospital. His whole body was wet. He couldn’t afford to lose his only child. They stopped at the door written 201 on top. The doctor and nurse surged in. Freddie wasn’t allowed.
“Wait here.” The nurse said as she closed the door.
Wait? How could he wait? His only daughter was fighting for her life and the only thing he’s asked was to simply wait. He moved back and forth near the door hoping the door would open soon. More doctors and nurses entered the room. Freddie didn’t have a chance to talk to any of them.
He remembered when Isla was ten. He took her out to the beach. It was their first family voyage, him, Sonia, and Isla. Isla always carried a book with her. He didn’t remember the name of the book. How a slapdash fathe
