ADRIANA “I fell.” I muttered the words. He didn’t hear me. “What did you say?” the doctor leaned closer to hear me better. “I said I fell. I fell down from the bench outside.” He looked at me and just sighed. “We’ll need to get you a room and then we’ll check you out properly. This needs to be set and casted.” I shook my head but he didn’t look like he was going to listen until he got me to a hospital bed. Hazel walked up to us then, concern written all over her face. “What’s going on?” She looked at me closely. “Why is your face like this? You look terrible.” She moved past the doctor, taking charge. “Let’s get you a room.” With resignation, I followed the doctor to the room and they immediately put an IV in my hand. The needle pinched but I barely felt it. Sleep suddenly took

