Two new bodyguards met us at the airport.

"No change in condition," one of them said as soon as we approached.

They weren't introduced, so I didn't have names. Brack remained all business and didn't so much as give me a comforting squeeze. Match over, I thought to myself. I knew our relationship would end. This was for the best.

We arrived at the hospital and the two men stayed with me in the waiting room while Brack checked on Mack's condition. I had no idea ...