"Ow," Emily couldn't help crying out.

Sam let go of his dad's pants. He wanted to go comfort Aunt Emily, but his dad pulled him outside instead.

"Aunt Emily doesn't want you in there," James said.

He was right. No way she'd let kids see all that blood. It'd scare them.

"All done. Keep it dry. Come back tomorrow to change the bandage."

Emily's back felt numb. When she came out and didn't see James and Sam, her heart sank a little. She grabbed ...