I frowned, my eyes flicking between the two of them. What was that about? I was tempted to ask but as the door clicked shut behind Becca, my mom spoke.

“The doctor says you’ll be here for two more days,” she said as she moved closer to my bed, her expression softening as she focused on me.

I wanted to press her for an answer, but something about the way she avoided my eyes made me hesitate.

I hummed. “When do you think I’ll be able to return to school?” I bit her bait, ...