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“See that’s why you ain’t ever had a man, cause”

“Gladene, leave the girl alone or at least wait until she is better” If they left after that, I didn’t know it When I blinked my eyes, they wouldn’t open and the darkness settled in

Chapter 19

It was cold, freezing cold My body convulsed into shudders constantly I felt like I couldn’t breathe and theme to become even more winded People were in the room with me, but I was not sure who it was Stacy was the first person to realize I was somewhat awake

“Hey honey,” he said, his voice soothing me

“D-doctor I need to go to the h-hospital,” I sta to be brave shit I wanted a hospital roo

“They’re co honey The ambulance is on its way,” he said to one with Gladene and Jackie to get that flu shot

“Who called the da over everyone else’s

“I did Jackie Da his hands through his hair

“Of course I have looked at her! That’s why I called Dr Pritchett and he is on his way over There ain’t no need in getting all worked up e knohat she has,” Jackie said staring at him with her hands on her hips

“How in the hell do you knohat she has? This is ain’t the old days, Jackie There are doctors ork in actual hospitals that can help her She needs fluids She hasn’t eaten in over twenty-four hours and she is dehydrated”