Lydia continued to reassure her parents, "I'm really fine. Quincy showed up just in time and saved me. Plus, I had pepper spray in my bag, and it worked like a charm. One spray and he was down."

Eugene was still unconscious.

"How's Quincy doing now?" Mr. Fay asked, wanting to go in and see him.

Lydia led them into the hospital room where Quincy was having his wounds treated. When he saw them enter, he quickly stood to greet them.

"Sit down and let them finish tending to your injuries," Mr. Fay said, feeling a mix of emotions.

He had never been pleased with Quincy as a son-in-law. Especially during the divorce proceedings, he had wished Quincy would disappear from their lives for good. But after today, seeing how Quincy had risked himself to save Lydia, Mr. Fay found himself warming up to him.

then told the doctor, "Use the best

who broke the awkward silence. "Mom, Dad, you

stay with him, then," Mr. Fay replied,

them to the door. Before they left, Mr. Fay spoke to her privately. "If you're thinking of being with him

mind yet," Lydia replied. "Dad, what's with you today? You were

he was willing to stand up for you. Plus,

anyone about Mrs. Perez's illness. Then again, her

you tonight." Lydia waved them off before

the pain was manageable, he put on an exaggerated expression of discomfort in front of her. "Should I ask the doctor

I'm fine," he said, savoring

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