Shattered Girl (Emmy)

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I stared at Patrick in horror when he handed me his phone. "Ummm, I don't want to talk to him; he will be grumpy." I pleaded, trying to push the phone back at Patrick.

"Sorry, love. I told you I would do anything for you except save you when you're in trouble with Josh or Mike. Now talk to him." He reached over and hit the green accept button before I could react, and Jesh's growly volce came through the speakers. Great, I thought, now I have to listen to him scold me in surround sound. I wanted to stick my tongue out at Patrick, but I had a feeling he would rat me out to Josh if I did. So, I just imagined myself doing it instead. It wasn't the same, but I did feel a little better. "Brother, please tell me you found her?" Josh's worried voice made me feel guilty, and I stared at my lap, trying to stop the stinging in my

eyes.

Yes, I found her; she was waiting for me by the gate. She's in the car with me right now." Patrick reassured Josh, giving me a look that suggested if I didn't start explaining myself to Josh immediately, he would drive my a**back to the house and let Josh have this conversation with me in person.

Taking a deep breath and still trying to stop the tears stinging my eyes, whispered, "Hi, Josh, I'm right here." The tremble in my voice gave away my guilt about worrying him.

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gulps of air in between sobs. "I'm sorry, Josh; I didn't mean to make you worry. I was having fun teasing you, and then I got carried away. I'm sorry, please don't be mad." I don't think either of the guys could understand what I was saying. Between my sobbing and gasping for air, I was starting to feel dizzy, and I could feel my panic beginning to rise. "Patrick, where are you

I

picked her up, so we

and fall of a chest. I suddenly felt a cold cloth running across my face, then down my neck; my hands were freezing; I sucked in a deep breath and tried to get away from whatever was freezing my hands. Strong arms were wrapped around me, and Lards moved back and forth like I was sitting in a swing. Whoever held me applied steady, firm pressure to my arms and back. Slowly, the 'numb feeling in my brain began to fade, and things started to come back into focus. I was cradled in Drew's arms; he was the one who applied the steady

I have multiple pare attacks a week. I know it's fast, but I'm falling for all of you so hard; I hate that you are always lett to pick up

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day I saw you in the hospital. When you put Dad in his place, I knew

I could picture us

I talked on the video call. I knew you were the perfect fit for our family." Drew said, kissing

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