CHAPTER THREE
By the time Susan got to the hospital and made her way to the surgery floor, Summer was out of surgery and in the recovery room. Dr. Pratt walked out to meet Susan, who by now was trembling with worry.
“Doctor, how is she?”
“Miss Maldonado, she is out of surgery. She’s still under anesthesia, so she’s not awake yet. She had a dislocated shoulder, which we had to fix, and several bumps, scratches, and bruises. But she’s lucky to be alive.”
“Luck had nothing to do with it,” Susan told the doctor. “She’s blessed to be alive.”
“I’m sure that’s true.”
“What happened? How did the accident occur?”
“You’ll have to talk to the police about that. A couple of officers are around here somewhere.”
“Can I see her?”
“Of course. I’ll let you know when it is okay to go in. I believe
