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“I guess it’s a good thing your surgery hasn’t kicked in yet”

A shadow passed over Gabriel’s features, but then it was gone, like an errant cloud on a sue of pills until I get back to Boston” Julia explained her situation to the phar

The pharmacist nodded “That shouldn’t be a problem I’ll call your pharmacy back home It should only take a few minutes Just have a seat”

“Thank you”

Julia rejoined Gabriel in the waiting area that was nestled inside the save her a concerned look

“Yes” She breathed a sigh of relief “It shouldn’t take too long”

Gabriel pulled out his iPhone and began pressing some buttons

“What are you doing?” She looked over at hi to the pharist’s office called”

“Should you call him back?”

“If you don’tyou over Christ a call a couple of weeks ago about e” He looked unhappy

“The doctor said it could take up to a year Don’t worry” Julia took his left hand in hers

He kissed the back of her hand before standing and walking to the front of the store

By the time he returned, Julia had already received her prescription, paid for it, and taken the first pill

Gabriel planted his feet, staring at her prescription bag

She looked up into wide, conflicted eyes

“What’s the o ho her toward the door

“Is everything all right?”

“We’ll talk in the car”

Julia dutifully walked with him to the Jeep, which was parked outside It was the vehicle that Gabriel kept in Selinsgrove si me,” she whispered

“No need to panic” He opened the passenger door, waiting until she was situated before closing it

When he cli his key in the ignition He simply put his iPhone on the dashboard and turned to her

Julia could see by his expression that he was struggling

“Was it bad news?”

“I don’t think so”

“Then what is it?”

Gabriel took her hand in his, tracing the hills and valleys of her knuckles with his thu band

“Look atto pound in her chest

“I don’t want you to panic, all right?”

“Gabriel, I’ether