“You said what?” Ria asked, the surprise written on her face. She adjusted her doctor’s gown as she leaned back against the wall of the hospital.
“You’re obligated to listen to me,” I recalled. Even after two days, I was still in disbelief that I’d actually said that.
“I can’t believe you did that.”
I chuckled softly, the adrenaline still buzzing through me. “Me either. I did that.”
“It was time, don’t you think?”
“I agree.” I shot her a proud smile, one that quickly faded. “I just hope it pays off. How’s Heike doing?”
“She’s stable.” My friend gestured me to follow her and we ventured through winding halls of the hospital. Downstairs, up again, through lots of doors, until we reached what looked like a janitor’s closet.
“This is where you treated her?”
Ria fished a key from her g
