My gut twisted as Alex and I entered the hospital. I couldn’t believe I was here to visit Herbert. The antiseptic smell hit me as we stepped inside making me wrinkle my nose.

"You okay?" Alex asked softly, squeezing my hand.

I simply nodded my head. It was at this time that I saw my mother in the lobby looking so worried yet relieved to see me.

“Sophie, honey,” she called out and ran to us. "I am happy you are here."

Alex greeted her with a kiss on the cheek. "Hi, Mrs McDermott. How are you holding up?"

"As well as can be expected, Alex. Thank you for bringing...