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Chapter 25 - ...That Ends in Tears...

Y/N POV

"What?" I ask in disbelief.

"Your father answers to the name 'Thomas Sanders', correct?" The police officer asks.

"Yes, but... what are you saying?" I ask.

"Your father has been in an accident. He's stable, but you should visit the hospital nearby. That's where he's staying." The police officer says.

"What happened?"

"There was a car crash. The other car that crashed into your father's is also in a wreck. Everyone in that car got minor injuries, if that matters to you. I'm terribly sorry. Try to have a good rest of your day." The officer leaves.

"Xavier. Take me to the hospital."

~time skip~

We get to the hospital along with Sumo and Toby. I run into the emergency room and find the receptionist's desk. A man is sitting there, seeming unaffected and disinterested.

"Excuse me, my dad was in a car wreck and I need to see him." I tell him.

"Look, lady," the man says. "Visiting hours are almost over, and you can't have pets in here anyways, so why don't you be a good little girl and leave me alone."

I clench my fists. I normally never get angry, but I have been through too much today for him to brush me off.

"Look, jerk," I say through gritted teeth. "I have been worrying for hours about my father to find out that he's been the victim of a car wreck where everyone was fine but him. He's the only parent I have, and the only one who wants me. I am not putting up with you, since you obviously have no soul, and I will reach over this desk and beat the snot out of you if I see fit. I don't care when visiting hours are. I am the child of a single parent and two dogs. So you will either open the door, or I WILL USE YOU AS A BATTERING RAM TO KNOCK IT DOWN, SIR."

I set the man down, only now realizing that I'd grabbed him by the collar.

"You still can't have pets."

"I'LL DO WHATEVER I PLEASE RIGHT NOW, SO SHUT IT." I yell. "And for the record, they're service dogs, you heartless jerk."

Xavier filled me through the door to the ER and Toby and Sumo follow behind me.

"You okay?" Xavier asks.

"No. My dad could die any second now, I had to deal with a soulless receptionist, and I'm ready to break down and cry." I reply.

"You know if you need anything, I'll do it for you." Xavier kisses me on the cheek.

"Thanks, Xavier."

"Anytime."

We finally stumble upon dad's room. I hand Xavier the dog leashes and I run towards him. He's asleep. I check the monitors. Everything seems to be fine. Suddenly, one of the nurses come in.

"Are you the family?" She asks.

"She is, I'm not. I'm her boyfriend." Xavier answers.

"Okay. I'm here to let you know that after normal visiting hours we can't allow anyone except immediate family in the room, but I'll make an exception. It's not like anyone will really care."

"Thank you!" I say, giving the nurse a big hug.

"My name is Nurse Lillian. If you need anything, let me know."

"Thank you!" I call after her as she walks out of the room.

I hold dad's hand in mine as I look at him. I start to tear up.