Elsa

Marcello is awake a few hours after his surgery. Since the bullets only got into his bicep and side of the lower back, they were easily removed and the wounds dressed. He lost his consciousness after losing a lot of blood but everything has been taken care of and he won't be admitted for long. He will be dismissed only after two days and be free to go.

I am a tearful mess when Marcello opens his eyes. He flinches a little and then smiles at me. Gabrielle is standing behind me looking down at us.

"How dare you smile after scaring me like that?" those are the first...