Chapter 4 Strange things

Emily getting out of Mr. Quin's car on her way to work. Lucy was standing at the window sipping her coffee, when she saw Emily walk out of Mr. Quin sleek black car, Lucy's jaw dropped in surprise, looking confident and professional in her work attire.

Lucy stood at the window, still trying to process what she had just seen. Emily had gotten out of Mr. Quin's car and was now walking back into the office , looking just as confused as Lucy felt.

As soon as Emily walked in the door, Lucy pounced on her. "What was that all about?" she asked, trying to contain her curiosity. "Mr. Quin, Emily , Why did you both get off the same car? What were you doing in Mr. Quin's car?"

Emily looked around nervously, as if she was worried about being overheard. "I don't know, Lucy," she said quietly. "I was just in the neighborhood, He offered me a ride to work this morning. I didn't think much of it at the time, but now that I think about it, it was pretty weird. C'mon we are going to be late".

Lucy's eyes widened in surprise. "Weird is right," she agreed. "Mr. Quin doesn't even say hello to us, let alone offer us rides. What's going on? C'mon I want all the dirt, Did you also sleep together ".

"I wasn't even with him yesterday, besides if he and i were really a thing would he let me handle such a rough case all by myself". Emily said while smiling at Lucy.

"This case is a bitch , are you sure you can handle it?" Lucy asked Emily.

"Maybe, but it will be a chance to prove myself I've just never done anything like this before". Emily said.

"Oh, speaking of, there's this famous lawyer guy Jamie Wilson, he's a professor at NYU and he's opening up new law courses. Maybe you should sign up". Lucy said.

"Sounds like a good idea we will do it. Thanks Lucy". Emily said while smiling at each other.

Emily phone ringing......

Emily's hand rummaged through her bag, searching for her phone. She finally found it at the bottom, nestled between her wallet and a crumpled up receipt. She pulled it out and looked at the screen, her heart skipping a beat as she saw her mom hospital doctor flashing on the display.

Lucy, who was still standing next to her, raised an eyebrow.

"Oh shit, it's hospital calling I gotta take this".

"Hello? I'm on my way".

Emily grabbed her bag and headed out from the office, as she walked into the hospital room, she meet the doctor.

"The surgery was successful. Your mother's condition is stable now, but we can't be certain when she will wake up." The doctor said to Emily while leaving Emily with her mom in the room.

Emily gently caressed her mom's hand, feeling the fragile skin and delicate bones. Her mom's eyes were closed, and the soft beeping of the machines surrounding her was the only sound in the room. The oxygen tube in her nose seemed to be the only thing keeping her going.

As Emily sat there, she felt a wave of emotions wash over her. She was scared, worried, and helpless all at once. She didn't know how much longer her mom had, and the thought of losing her was unbearable.

She looked around the hospital room, taking in the sterile surroundings. The white walls, the beeping machines, the antiseptic smell - it all seemed so cold and unforgiving. Emily wished she could take her mom away from this place, back to the warmth and comfort of their home.

But for now, she was stuck in this chair, holding her mom's hand and praying for a miracle. She closed her eyes, feeling tears prick at the corners. She didn't want to lose her mom, not yet.

Emily's head jerked up towards the window as she heard a commotion outside. At first, she thought it was just the usual hospital noise, but then she heard it again - a loud murmur of voices, followed by the sound of sirens blaring in the distance.

She gently placed her mom's hand back on the bed and got up to investigate. As she walked out of the hospital room, she saw a crowd of people gathered near the entrance. They were all talking in hushed tones, their faces filled with concern.

Nurses speaking to each other.......

"Should we help him, let's call the doctor, are you crazy? You know the thugs who did that to him..... you don't want to mess with those people. Come on".