Chapter 8
Kiko tried not to worry as he climbed the hospital stairs, basket of egg-shaped peanut butter chocolates in his hand. Katie had assured him repeatedly she’d be okay handling the lunchtime crowd alone. She was completely competent, and Kiko had wanted to visit Chad, but he had protested until it became clear she wasn’t going to let him stick around. So he’d taken the small gift basket she’d filled with Chad’s favorite Yolks on You candy and drove to the hospital.
“Told you he’d visit,” said Chad as he entered. Kiko hesitated, knowing the kid’s mother was there and staring at him, but he crossed the room and handed the basket over.
“Thought I’d bring you something,” he said. Chad beamed.
“Thanks! These’re my faves. I’ve been getting so much candy from everyone I’m going to vibr
