On an impulse, before heading to Pediatrics, she stopped
in the gift shop. On a table she saw a selection of books for children. One
titled Escape Affinities Book interested her. She read a bit and wondered if
the reading level was right for an eight year old. Would Davey like the story? Hints of magical
powers fascinated her. The book was part of a series. She purchased the volume
and wrote a note inside.
With the book in hand, she rode the elevator to the fourth
floor and stopped at the nurses’ station. One of the women waved. “We’ve a new
admission. Davey Quinn, room 401. He might be perfect for your study. I can
give you his father’s contact information. Mr. Quinn should be here soon.” She
paused. “Man was a wreck. He filled out papers and left in a rush.”
“I’ll wait, I guess.” Janine said. No sense asking for
details. Because of the HIPPA regulations, the nurse couldn’t say much. Janine
turned away. What now?
When the nurses became busy, she walked down the hall and
stopped at the room. She glanced inside. Davey sat against the pillows staring
at the television. She tapped on the door. “Are you Davey Quinn?”
“Yes.” He met her gaze.
Janine swallowed. His eyes were the same shade of blue as
hers. His blond hair was a shade darker. A vise gripped her heart. All she
could do was stare.
“You okay?” he asked.
She smiled. “Do you mind if I visit for a few minutes?”
She didn’t want to leave. If his father’s arrived while she was here, so be it.
“Sure.” He flicked off the television. “Boring here.”
“I brought a book you might enjoy.”
He grinned. “I like to read. I’m in the advanced class at
school.” He took the book. “Wow, it’s big.”
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