Pamela helped Ashley sit up. She worked the adjuster on the gurney to allow Ashley to get into a very comfortable position.

“Thank you.” Ashley rasped. “How long have I been out?”

“Only two days.”

“Two days is a long time.”

“You've been out for longer. I think you're improving.”

Ashley chuckled, wincing as the action jolted pain through her.

Pamela smiled at her. “Easy.”

Ashley looked around. “I thought my dad was here. How is he? Was he injured?”

She had ...