Regret Came Too Late

Grace had expected Ethan to come out soon, but by the time she saw him again, three hours had slipped by. He looked awful. His face was so pale that it made his lips seem unnaturally red.

Simon hovered beside him, frantic. "Where are your meds? The meds!"

Ethan waved him off weakly, his nose beaded with sweat.

Grace took in the scene, her mind blanking. She rushed to the car, fumbling to find his medication, except she had no idea what she was even looking for.

Before she could search any further, Simon shoved her aside. "Move! You're just wasting time."

He sounded harsh. He searched the car and quickly pulled out a white pill bottle. He tapped out a pill and held it to Ethan's lips.

Anyone could see how close they were. Simon's hands trembled, his fear so raw it looked like he'd go down if Ethan did. But Ethan only turned his head to the side, his eyes hollow with exhaustion.

Simon snapped. "Just take it! What are you waiting for?"

Grace's stomach lurched. If Ethan crashed on her watch, the Hendersons would have her head. She'd disappear without a trace.

else do you need? Just say the word,

meeting his gaze. His eyes were bloodshot-the kind that came from too

Henderson, you look like

Grace hadn't even noticed in her panic, but Simon

Who the hell do you think you are? You

back so hard she nearly hit the ground. Only then did she

mean you can slither your way to Ethan. What, you

and through doesn't even deserve to

eyes was unmistakable. But the moment the words left his mouth, he turned back to

eyes stayed shut, sweat beading at his temples. He looked

wheelchair toward the

Grace hurried after them.

her again, but Ethan stopped him. "Let her come

Grace in the back with Ethan. The pill bottle was

bottle and tapped out two more pills.