Love Unspoken

"Why are we heading to the hospital?" Sebastian asked, a note of confusion in his voice.

Preston replied with a pragmatic tone, "It's about money, dude. I covered her medical expenses and I need to recoup that. What else are we supposed to survive on?" Sebastian found himself unable to counter Preston's logic and simply nodded in agreement.

The car veered abruptly, taking a sharp turn onto a different road.

Upon their arrival at the hospital, they found that Quinn was still unconscious. Her face was hidden behind an oxygen mask, a thin layer of condensation fogging the clear plastic.

Preston leaned over her, his gaze lingering on her obscured face, but he could discern nothing.

After a seemingly interminable half-hour, Quinn began to stir.

She inhaled deeply, her eyes fluttering open to reveal a profound exhaustion. She attempted to move her fingers, but found her strength had abandoned her.

"Bro, she's awake!" Sebastian alerted Preston, who had been on the verge of dozing off in his chair.

and dragged his chair closer to the bed, a smile playing on his lips. "Hey, you're

him, her vision still hazy. It took her a moment

dark, and his teeth gleamed white against his complexion when he smiled. Quinn made a feeble attempt

the harsh hospital lights, her skin looked pale, almost

question hanging in the air, "Have we met

familiar, but she couldn't remember where she

can't remember either. Let's

word. She simply stared at him and began

know me?" Preston asked, misinterpreting her silence. Quinn gently shook her head, then raised her hands and began to sign

endearing. "You're like a child," he said, a smile tugging at his lips. Quinn paused, unsure if he had merely guessed

nodded. "Yeah, I get it," he said, pulling Sebastian closer. "I work

"Yes, that's right. The kids at our

the complete experience all for free. The next

She signed: Thank you.