How Could This Happen

A month before : July 27, 2027

Sofia quickly opens the door to her house and rushes into the large living room. Both of her moms are watching TV. She clears her throat and they look up.

" I have great news. I got my college letter in today."

Both Callie and Arizona try to look happy but are so worried, they can't help but frown. Callie speaks up looking Sofia in the eyes.

" Have you opened it ?"

" No, I'm going to now though."

Sofia carefully opens the envelope. The pulls out the nicely folded letter.

Dear Sofia Robbins Torres,

We are pleased to tell you, that you have been accepted into Harvard University for fall 2027.
On August 1st, we ask that you please come to pick your classes and dorm room. A full pay

of $8, 210 is required for your dorm room. Also a pay of $38,000 for your tuition is required.

You must have a valid I.D with you to show us. Verifying you are 18 years old and state of

residence from August 8, 2026 - May 19, 2027. Also have a copy of your criminal background.

We look forward to seeing you. Congratulations on your acceptance into Harvard University.

- Dean of Admissions

Sofia begins to cry with happiness and tells her moms with a shaky voice.

" I...I got accepted into Harvard !"

At these words, both Callie and Arizona jump up and hug her with excitement.

A month later : August 22

Sofia had now been at Harvard a week. It was Friday around 5:00 pm as Sofia got in her car. To make a quick trip to Starbucks for coffee.

Traffic is crazy as Sofia drives through the lanes of traffic. She stops at a red light and waits. Suddenly, she hears this loud car speeding to

the intersection. Frightened, Sofia looks up and sees a red corvette within ten feet of her and not stopping. Panicking, she attempts to get

of the way but can't move quickly enough due to other cars. As if in slow motion, the corvette clashes into her BMW. Sending her car into a spinning skid. Then without warning, the corvette flips and lands on top on back of Sofia's car. That's when Sofia blacks out.

People get out of their cars startled by the accident. One of the bystanders is a classmate of Sofia's and he recognizes almost instantly, it's

Sofia. He quickly calls for emergency help. Then pushes through the horrified crowed and goes to the mashed car. To his relief, Sofia has

not died at least not yet. Then he notices the seatbelt cutting into her neck. So he pulls out a pocket knife, and cuts it off. Taking off his T-shirt,

he applies it to Sofia's heavily bleeding neck. Within minutes, ambulances, fire trucks, and police arrive. Troy steps aside allowing paramedics

to help Sofia. While their getting her out, Troy looks over and sees another classmate Eric, laying lifeless on the pavement. Blood was everywhere

and Troy was positive he had died instantly. Shaking his head, he watches as more paramedics put him in an ambulance even though he's dead.

In Seattle at the Hospital

Callie's cellphone vibrates.

" Hello, Dr. Torres speaking ?"

" , this is Dr. Sayer. I'm the chief of residents. Your daughter Sofia, has been in a terrible car accident."

Hearing him say that, Callie's eyes tear up and her voice tightens with fear.

" How bad ?"

" Four broken ribs, a broken arm, a badly cut neck, and hematoma on her brain, which is in the process of being worked on in surgery."

" What ! You waited that long to call me ! How dare you !"

" Ms. Torres, I apologize but we were busy working on her. You need to come here ASAP to MGH."

" I'll catch a flight immediately. Thanks for calling Dr. Sayer."

Hanging up, she pages 911 to Arizona. Within two minutes, Arizona comes to the ER.

" What's wrong Callie ?"

" Sofia...she's been in a bad car accident. We need to leave now."

" Oh my God."

Quickly, they tell the chief, and go home and pack. With an hour, they get to the airport. Arizona handles the baggage, while Callie goes in to get airline tickets.

" I need two airline tickets to Boston. Soonest flight you have."

" Ok Ma'm...There's another flight in three hours. A plane is on its way back now."

" I'll take two tickets for that flight."

" Ok, that'll be $800 for economy, and $1,200 for first class. Which do you want ?"

" Economy please."

" Ok."

Callie pays for the tickets and meets up with Arizona. Quickly, they make their way through security. Then take a seat in the waiting terminal.

Callie begins crying and Arizona cries wither until they hear their flight called. They get on the plane and get in their seats. Callie is shaking

Arizona holds her hand. As the plane takes off, all they can think about is possibly losing Sofia.

In Boston

Finally the plane lands five hours later, and they get off. After getting their luggage, Callie calls a taxi. When the taxi arrives, they go to MGH anxiously.

Getting to the hospital, they get out and go inside. Callie and Arizona are taken to the critical care unit. Laying eyes on Sofia, they both lose it. She's hooked

up to a respirator and as cords surrounding her body. Her face is badly cut and bruises. Her right arm in a cast and her ribcage wrapped. She's in bad shape.

Callie and Arizona walk over and her hands. Just then, Troy walks in.

" Hello, you must be Sofia's parents. My name is Troy and I have class with her."

Arizona speaks up.

" Were you with her ?"

" After the crash happened, yes. I kept Sofia from bleeding to death."

" Thank you Troy. We appreciate that so much."

" I couldn't not do something. Sofia is very special."

Callie looks up and speaks.

" Yes she is. You have no idea how much believe me Troy. She's everything to us."

He nods and takes a seat noting the love in their eyes. How could something like this happen to Sofia ?

TBC