240: Okay To Be Down

Camilla “Hey, Camilla,” he said, standing up to greet me with a hug. “Thanks for coming. It means a lot.” “No problem,” I said, giving him a reassuring squeeze. “How’s Frankie?” “They’re still running tests,” Justin said, leading me to a nearby seat. “They said she should be okay, but it’s just taking a while to get all the results.” We sat down together, and Justin’s anxiety was palpable. I tried to offer comfort, though I felt my nerves beginning to rise. I couldn’t imagine what Frankie was going through, and the uncertainty was hard to handle. “How did this happen?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm. “It was her birthday, and she went out with some friends,” Justin explained. “They ended up at a bar, and she must have had more than she could handle. I got a call from one of her friends, and by the time I got there, she was already out.” I nodded, trying to absorb the information. “It’s good that you were able to get her to the hospital quickly. That must have helped.” “Y