[Rue’s POV]
Mr. Owens’ loud exclamation from within the house reaches me, and I feel my heart drop as I start running inside and up the stairs, where I find Mr. Owens cradling my mother in his arms.
“What happened?” I hiss as he moves past me and downstairs. “What is happening?”
“Hospital.”
It is all he says before he moves outside while I rush behind him.
“I need you to drive.” He tells me, and I take in my mother.
As I do, I find that her pajamas are covered in blood, as is her mouth.
“f**k,” I gasp. “What the hell happened?”
“There isn’t time for questions,” Mr. Owens snaps, pulling his keys from his pocket. “We need to get to the hospital, so I need you to…”
“I’ve been drinking.” I respond, moving forward. “You drive, and I will take care of her.”
I don’t give Mr. Owens the c
