Although Sigourney was extremely worried, she forced herself to stay calm. Through her sobs, she fumbled for her phone in her handbag and called the hospital, her voice choked as she reported Theodore's condition.

It wasn't until the doctor confirmed that the information had been received and that staff would be ready to meet Theodore upon arrival at the hospital that the weight on Sigourney's shoulders eased, if only temporarily.

"Could you drive a little faster?"

"The situation with Theodore ...