Chapter 381

AMELIA I’m at James and James when the call arrives. In fact, I’m with Drake in his office, and we’re going through some paperwork for a complicated set of contract negotiations. We’re both in full-on work mode, and apart from some deeply flirtatious banter, we’ve both managed to keep our pants on for once. I glance at the screen, checking who it is, and drop the stack of papers I’m holding. They scatter over the floor, and Drake looks up at me in surprise. “This is the hospital’s number,” I say, my hands shaking. “Okay. Well, it’s not necessarily anything to worry about. They might just be calling about insurance or an appointment.” I nod, telling myself he’s right. I spoke to Mom last night, and she sounded okay. She was tired after taking her daily walk around the block, but she was holding her own. She’s been monitoring her oxygen levels and taking her meds, and everything seemed good. “Answer it,” he says, laying his own work down on the desk. “Or would you like me to deal with it