“Derek told me how you reacted when he shared the news with you.” In fact, they were clear…too clear, and much too painful for the man I loved. Standing in the hallway with Will, waiting while Derek spoke to one of the families, I realized that things were no longer hazy. There were so many hazy details, but I would have done anything to have those moments with her again. I’d listened to her voice for the last time, kissed her soft cheek. Anna’s tender, fragile fingers had rested in my hand. THE LAST TIME I’d been at this hospital was a little less than three weeks ago. There isn’t anything I won’t do for you.”
I wouldn’t have survived had you not been there. “Derek, you brought me back to life after I lost Anna. “You are the most incredible woman I have ever met…and you’re all mine.” I pulled her closer to me, both hands now cupping her face. And if she can only get one ticket, then you’ll go and I’ll meet you at the hospital whenever I can get there.” “She’s going to get us on the first available flight. “Okay, we’ll head to the airport now.” She put her phone back in her purse. But there was an accident at Timber Towers and Derek needs to get home to be with his guys.” I brushed my hand across her cheek. The soonest flight you can find with the fewest layovers.” I gripped her waist and held her tightly. “Brea,” she said, not answering me, “we need to get back to Boston today. Before I had even finished telling her about the PI Will had hired, she’d pulled out her phone and was tapping the screen. Her eyes widened, her arms crossing over her chest. “What happened?” She continued to look at me, her expression as worried as what I was feeling inside. “Everything okay?” When I didn’t answer, she turned around and searched my eyes. She put the shirt back that she was holding and covered my hand with hers. Her smell was the only thing that was keeping me from shaking with rage.
I wrapped my free arm around her navel and buried my face in her neck. I hung up and went across the street, finding Frankie in one of the aisles. They’d been hurt indirectly because of me. Therefore, he knew how I felt about these men-that they were my responsibility, part of the family I had created. “You know me better than that, Will.” There were few people who did, but he was one of them. “I’m going to try to get home by tonight.” There had to be plenty of flights still heading to the east coast today. “I like that idea.” I checked the time it wasn’t even noon yet. From the sounds of it, that girl has connections everywhere.” I’ll give her a call and get it all setup. “I’ll ask Hayden who she uses as soon as we hang up.” Two opinions can’t hurt and the more information the better.” I didn’t know of any, but I knew who would. If something isn’t right, he’ll find it.” He’ll be by later tonight to look over the equipment, pull the video feed, take fingerprints and interview each of the security guards. That’s why I’ve contacted a friend…he’s a private investigator. I turned my head to make sure there wasn’t anyone in close range. I want my guys comfortable and fully healed.” “I’ll pay for whatever the families have to cover. I gave the hospital all the insurance information.” “Their families have all been notified and are with them, too?” “The guys are at the hospital, then?” I confirmed. The equipment had been tampered with.Īnd there was only one motherfucker who would dare touch my equipment. We took extra safety precautions we checked seals and brackets and bolts every day, and then we double-checked them. But they never happened because of the equipment. Block Development wasn’t without accidents they happened, which was unfortunately part of the business I was in.
If the wall in front of me hadn’t been glass, I would have put my hand through it.
Both the morning and evening security checks took place. “It’s all wrapped up now in yellow tape so the insurance company and city inspector can take a look at it. “I only got a quick glance at it before the police arrived, but it looks like some of the brackets might have been loose.” The air finally returned to my lungs as I realized they were both still alive, and that their injuries were serious, but not fatal. But it happened and between the two, they have several broken bones, a collapsed lung, and serious concussions.