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Chapter 8
Ben awoke the next morning and stretched out his joints. The hospital had provided him with a cot, so it was more better than a chair. Riley was still out. Ben went to the cafeteria to get something to eat. When he got back he changed into some clothes that Abigail brought him. He sat by Riley once again. Riley hadn't changed. He was still very pale. Ben watched his chest slowly rise and fall. Soon Agent Sandusky walked in.
"Hello Ben," he greeted.
"Hello Agent Sandusky," Ben responded, "what are you doing here?"
"I came to tell you that Ian confessed to all the charges. Including the ones of kidnaping Mr. Poole and trying to kill him. He was given a life sentence," Agent Sandusky explained.
"Thats good," Ben made known.
Silence for awhile.
"How is he?" Agent Sandusky asked.
"He's fine. But he's in a coma. The doctor said it might be awhile before he wakes up," Ben explained.
"I better go and make sure Ian gets to the prison he is going to be in," Agent Sandusky notified.
Agent Sandusky left. Ben turned back to Riley.
"We go him Riley. Ian is in jail for life. He won't bother you again," Ben whispered.
Ben grasped Riley's hand.
"Riley please wake up. We need you. I need you. Who is going to listen to my crazy theories and believe me if you're not around?" Ben asked.
Riley's eyes remained shut. The doctor walked in.
"How is Mr. Poole today?" Dr. Stevenson asked.
"Still the same," Ben answered.
Dr. Stevenson checked Riley's visuals.
"Seems you're right. Don't worry though. We're doing everything we can," Dr. Stevenson reassured.
The doctor left.
"Riley I really wish you would wake up. It's getting really lonely," Ben sighed.