VINCENT

I don't wait long. Can't.

The moment the doctor finishes checking my vitals and unhooks the IV for the night, I'm out the door. My body protests, but none of that matters right now.

I find her in the hallway outside Rosa's room. Her back is to me, but I'd recognize her anywhere. The curve of her shoulders. The way she holds herself when she's trying to be strong.

"Kaia."

She releases a sigh that seems to come from somewhere deep. Doesn't turn around.

I take a step closer. "I know you're ...