Blair was discharged two hours later with a bottle of painkillers and strict instructions to take it easy for the next few days. Roman had managed to charm, intimidate, or bribe someone into letting them leave at the same time, despite the doctor wanting him to stay the night.

Roman’s parents had called to talk to Roman, but he told them to stay home. They would be going home soon, anyway.

“I’m driving,” Sutton announced as they walked toward the hospital parking area.

“Thank ...