Shane: Don’t be scared ok. You get to see all the ambulances you want.

Angel: Really.

He weakly smiled at Shane and she nodded. She needed to reassure him so he wouldn’t freak out. She wasn’t a doctor but she was certain that this was not healthy.

Shane: Carmen pack him an overnight bag just in case, and call the hospital to let them know were coming.

Carmen quickly followed Shane’s orders and Shane cradled Angel in her arms. She gently raced him to Carmen’s car not trusting her jeep if she sped. Shane leaned down to whisper in Carmen’s ear.

Shane: I think you should sit in the back with him just in case he gets scared.

They rushed to the hospital and Angel’s doctor was waiting for them. Carmen laid Angel onto the stretcher and Shane watched in horror as they wheeled their son away.

Carmen: What is happening? Tell me what is happening?

Nurse: Just hold tight.

Carmen: Hold tight what the fuck does that mean.

Shane grabbed Carmen into her arms and just held her. Carmen was crying hysterically and Shane continued to hold her. She rubbed her back, and kissed the top of her head.

Shane: Shh ok. He will be ok. Our son will be ok.

Carmen looked up at Shane and nodded. She forgot how comforting it could be being in Shane’s embrace.

Carmen: I’m scared Shane.

Shane continued to hold her.

Shane: I know sweetie.

It had been two hours since Angel was admitted and they still hadn’t gotten any word back from the doctor. Shane sat staring at the wall with a sleeping Carmen wrapped in her arms.

Doctor: The parents of Angel Shane Morales.

Shane sat up immediately almost causing Carmen to fall to the floor.

Shane: Here

Doctor: Ok we ran test on Angel, and it seems that he has obtained an ear infection, and his sinuses are blocked which has caused a bit of an infection as well.

Carmen: He’ll be alright though right?

Doctor: Yes he will but I will still like to keep him overnight for observation. If everything seems to be in order I will give you some prescription to give him and he could be home tomorrow.