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Chapter Seven
Sorry it took so long. Been really sick. But now there is an update! YES!!
It had been three hours since Horatio had heard from his kids. At the apartment they were nowhere to be found just like Jake's truck. It was almost like they had disappeared into thin air. He raced down to the Miami Dade Hospital, recalling they were going to visit their mother. Slowly he drove around the parking garage searching for the green Ranger.
Out of the corner of his eye the green Ranger came into view. He slammed on the breaks, the Hummer screeching to a stop. There was still no sign of the teens. By now their mother was surely out of surgery. Maybe they were waiting with her until she woke up. He couldn't take any chances. He had to see for himself to make sure they were alright.
The lady at the front desk look up as the man walked over to her.
"Can I help you?" she asked politely.
"I'm looking for Dawn Abbott." Horatio calmly said.
The woman quickly nodded and typed the name into the computer. It took a few seconds for the information to pop up. Every second felt like an eternity for Horatio.
The lady's smile returned. "Here she is! She got out of surgery and hour and a half ago. She's in the Recovery room. Only family members are allowed to visit."
"It's very important. I need to speak to her." Horatio said.
The woman looked like she was about to say something but just let out a loud sigh. She looked around to make sure no one was around. "I'm not suppose to let anyone but family members in. But if it's as important as it sounds, then go ahead. Recovery room is on the second floor. Just follow the signs."
Horatio thanked her and left.
It didn't take long for him to find the recovery room. He told the doctor's that he was an ex-husband. They paused before letting him in. One of the doctors took him to her bed. She looked up in a daze at him.
"Horatio?" her voice was hoarse. "I wasn't expecting to see you."
Horatio couldn't help but think of how much Bridgette resembled her mother. He got right to the point. "Have you seen Bridgette or Jake?"
Dawn took in a deep breath and closed her eyes. "No. They never came. They probably came when I was already in surgery. I did find it weird not to see them."
Horatio's heart sank. "You sure they never showed up?"
Another deep breath. "Pretty sure. What's this about, Horatio?"
"It's nothing. I just need to talk to them."
"Are they in trouble?" She looked at him with fear in her eyes.
"No, everything's fine." Horatio couldn't tell her the truth. She needed to focus on getting better. "Just take it easy. Get some rest and get better."
Dawn nodded before closing her eyes.
Horatio headed out of the room and to the parking garage. Once outside he pulled out his cell phone and made a call.