OLIVIA

 “Oh look who the cat dragged in,” I said and walked towards him with mixed feelings. I wasn’t sure if he had come to see me or if my mind was playing tricks on me. 

I caught a glimpse of the blue hospital walls and white floors, inhaled the smell of disinfectant, and felt the lingering sense of loss that seemed to fill the hallways. 

I realized that despite my initial annoyance that he didn’t care to make an appearance, I was happy to see him. Hope ...