Emily sat in the corner of the waiting bench. It had been an hour, and she still hadn't been allowed to see Jason. But no matter how long it took, she wasn't going anywhere. Steph's arm was around her shoulders, holding her close in a comforting embrace. Occasionally, he'd tap her shoulder, trying to offer some solace.
"Ms. Emily?" A police officer approached them.
Emily pulled away from Steph and jumped to her feet, her eyes filled with anticipation. "Yes, that's me."
"You’ll be able to see him in the next thirty minutes, but only for five minutes," the officer informed her.
Even if it was just one minute, she needed to know if he was okay. "Thank you," Emily said, nodding.
The officer gave a sharp nod in return and left. Emily remained there until Steph came to help her back to her
