Soriteses: Chapter 19

Simmons followed Don to the elevator as he smashed the button repeatedly as if to hasten the arrival of the elevator.

"Where are you going?"

"I have to get to the hospital." Don grabbed his cell and started punching buttons. He got his father's voicemail and realized that his Dad would probably turn it off inside the hospital. He punched in Terry's number and got no answer.

"What? Did you think of something?"

"I'm not sure I just have this feeling…"

"I'll come with you…"

"No, I need you to get to Terry, she want to check out that call from the payphone. I need her to meet me at the hospital… she the only one…" Don stopped himself realizing what he was about to say. He hesitated as the elevator door finally opened.

"The only one you can trust?"

Don didn't reply as he stepped inside hitting the button for the garage before the door even shut.

Alan closed the door softly behind him. He nodded to the officer, "I going for some coffee you want some?"

The officer smiled but shook his head. So Alan continued down the hallway. He hooked his jacket over his arm and sighed to himself. He hated these waiting games. He had been assured that Charlie was ok but in hospitals you never really knew. Some people probably came in with no problems at all and left with deadly diseases. Nothing good could come of spending that much time near all sorts of sick people. Alan felt the same way about doctor's offices. Helooked at the sign and followed the arrow towards the cafeteria.As long as he was leaving Charlie alone he might as well get some breakfast. He glanced at his watch 7:32 am.

Don glanced at his watch as he bolted through the doors of the hospital, 7:45 am. He flashed his badge to a security guard who stepped forward as he approached. "It's an emergency."

Don glanced both ways down the hallway, these corridors seemed designed to get you lost. They painted them all this strange off-white andpainted colored lines on the floor expecting those to help you get around. Well, he conceded, they probably would if you took the time to read the signs.

Don wasn't sure if there even was an emergency but he had this feeling. Something Simmons had said triggered it. The first person that came to mind when she said 'Someone you wouldn't notice…' but it couldn't be him…. Could it?

Don finally slid around the corner to a familiar looking hallway. Don did a double take, this couldn't be the right one though because there was no guard outside the third door down… Charlie's door.