"What was that about?" she asked Macey who turned away and pursed her lips tightly. Tory's face dropped. It was about her.

"Macey…are your parents angry at me?" she whispered.

"Come, let's walk for a bit." Macey wheeled her out before she had a chance to object. She glanced over at the bed to see if there was any change in Lee, but he seemed exactly the same.

The two friends bypassed the waiting room where several other family members were waiting patiently for ...