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.”

voice thoughtful, “It’s not often you meet someone

Robles.

going to that dangerous place

is paralyzed

of loyalty is

Maggie smiled softly.

always been a genuine

before Shari added with a hint of amusement,

up with a

to help with

But Mr.

got jealous and didn’t want her to! Can you believe that? He’s a little

Maggie’s smile faded slightly.

he’s always been protective of

Shari nodded.

he keeps a

on, Mr Robles

never heal,

jealousy get in the

Hughes helping out.

It doesn’t seem fair.”

at Shari with a

will definitely be able

sensing Maggie’s unease, hurried to

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