Chapter Thirteen
Charlie
I paced back and forth in the waiting room. I couldn’t believe what had happened. Mom seemed fine actually. If she was in pain, I couldn’t see it, at least not substantially. She had seemed primarily uncomfortable when they wheeled her in to check her out.
I was debating whether I should call Em now, or wait until we had more information. Rationally, I knew it was best to wait, but my anxiety was whirring through my thoughts and muddling everything. Meanwhile, Jesse had gone to get some coffee for us from the cafeteria. What had started out as a really great day had ended with me a ball of anxiety and worry.
I felt Jesse approach from behind, turning just as he rested a hand between my shoulders, his touch sliding down my spine. “She’s okay. Take it easy. Someo
