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Beau and Lucas had been secretly communicating. That could only mean one thing–there was some hidden connection between them.
There were many ways the medical field could intersect with their interests–banned substances, illegal organ trade, and more.
Kelly quietly passed the information to Gary.
It was up to them to handle the rest.
Gary replied, confirming receipt of the information, and added that Zev had briefly woken up before falling back to sleep.
Kelly let out a long breath, feeling a weight–lift from her shoulders. She finished up her work and quickly made her way to the military hospital.
“Be careful at the hospital. No matter what you’re doing always watch your back. Beau’s after you, and he’s just waiting for the right moment to strike. Right now, he’s holding off because Wally’s been caught, but don’t let him find out what you’re really up to,” Gary warned Kelly. His tone was urgent, repeating the same words, his worry clear.
If something happened to her, he wouldn’t be able to explain it to Zev.
“I’ll be careful, don’t worry,” Kelly said, her voice calm as she nodded.
“Go see him. He’s waiting for you,” Gary added, his voice softening.
Kelly walked into the hospital room, her eyes immediately finding Zev. Machines beeped around him, the harsh sounds of life support filling the air. He was still deep in danger, his body fragile.
His short hair had grown out and felt coarse when she brushed her hand over it.
His face, usually so sharp and clear, was bruised, with one eye swollen shut.
She stood there, looking down at him.
Such a handsome face. How could anyone be so heartless? It was clear the ones who hurt him had done so out of pure jealousy.
For a moment, Zev’s eyes flickered open. He seemed to want to say something, but his strength wasn’t enough. He closed his eyes again almost immediately.
“The doctors think he’s suffered brain damage,” the nurse’s voice broke through Kelly’s thoughts. “His skull’s intact, but there’s internal bleeding. It’s a serious injury, and it could lead to memory loss. We’ll just have to wait and see when he wakes up.”
Kelly nodded as she sat by his side.
Memory loss?
If that happened, maybe it wouldn’t be so bad. If he forgot her, it might be easier for him, easier for them both.
“Zev… does it still hurt?” she asked, her voice barely a whisper, thick with emotion.
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His eyelashes fluttered, but he didn’t open his eyes.
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“Forget me,” she whispered, her throat tight with unshed tears. “Stay away from me. It’ll keep you from getting hurt.”
Her heart broke for him, and she couldn’t stop the tears from spilling. It was a miracle he was still alive.
She stayed by his side for an hour. When she stood up to leave, something tugged at her sleeve. Zev’s fingers were wrapped tightly around the fabric of her shirt.
It felt like he was holding on, not letting her go, as if telling her not to be afraid–that he was still there.
In that instant, Kelly couldn’t hold it together. She had to look away, the tears falling uncontrollably.
Zev’s eyes opened again, the sound of the ventilator echoing his attempts to speak.
“Just rest, Zev. It’s not time for talking,” Kelly said softly, shaking her head, trying to calm him down.
He closed his eyes again, but his fingers still held tight to her sleeve.
Kelly couldn’t leave him. She stayed the rest of the night, her presence a quiet comfort.
The next morning, the doctor was surprised to see Zev awake.
“You’re healing quickly. Guess it’s true what they say about youth,” the doctor commented.
He started to reach for Kelly to wake her up, but Zev raised his hand slowly, stopping him.
“Not suffering from memory loss?” Gary asked cautiously, his voice filled with concern.
But Zev looked at him with unfamiliar eyes, as if he were seeing him for the first time, as if he was wondering who Gary even was.
