Brian shook his head with a laugh.

“Fine, whatever makes you happy.”

Sanford smirked.

“Oh, now you’re being all agreeable.

I’m not used to this side of you.”

“You prefer it when I give you a hard time?”

“Mostly because, after being crushed under your reign for years, I’ve learned to submit.”

As their playful banter carried on, Rosalynn, having finished her preparations, signaled Brian to move aside.

Obliging, Brian stepped back, his eyes trained on Rosalynn as she expertly inserted the needles into Sanford’s skin.

Maggie and Shari stood quietly outside the ward, not saying much at first, just watching the door.

Shari glanced at Maggie.

“It seems Mr.

Hughes and Mr.

Robles are really close.”

Maggie nodded.

“Yeah, they’re best friends.”

“It’s not often you meet someone

Robles.

to that dangerous place to

and now he is paralyzed

of loyalty is

Maggie smiled softly.

been a genuine

hint of amusement, “You know,

end up with

to

But Mr.

and didn’t want her to! Can you

Maggie’s smile faded slightly.

always been

Shari nodded.

he keeps a close eye

come on, Mr Robles

never

letting jealousy get

Hughes helping out.

It doesn’t seem fair.”

at Shari with

able to stand

Maggie’s unease, hurried to

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