Heart’s Betrayal
WHEN RIKKI AND HALLEIGH peeked in sometime later, they were much relieved to see their sister looking rather more like herself. Embracing her heartily, they said, “So happy you’re feeling better! We’ve gone through a bottle and a half of pain killers since Tuesday.”
“Sorry for that. I’d share mine if they’d let me.”
“S’okay. We’re getting through it. How’re they treating you?”
“Oh, just fine . . . now get me out of here!”
“Yeah, that ain’t happening! We were forced to sign our lives away before they’d even let us near your door!” Halleigh told her. “Made us promise we’d not attempt to smuggle you out anytime during your stay!”
Rikki squeezed Thomi’s hand. “Said we’d be banned from visiting if we tried anything stupid. Not that you’d miss us much since you have Stepha
