Meanwhile Mallory was sitting at home crying Josh was like an older brother to her. He couldn't die now. Not with baby Kate needing him.
She debated not going to her final class of the day. But she knew that Josh would want her to. Maybe being with friends will help.
Once she got to class she had a hard time concentrating. All she could think of was Josh on his death bed, praying that he would still be alive when she finally got to the hospital. But she knew what was being said anyway, it was stuff her father lived everyday. Once class was over Sam rushed over.
"Are you ok, is Josh ok, have you heard anything new. I know your dad was the one who found kaitlyn."
"I'm as well as can be expected. Josh is closest thing I have had to a brother. As to Josh it doesn't look good talked to my dad before class, they dont think he's going to make it. But I keep praying he will through God nothing is impossible. As for baby Kate she is doing good. Thankfully no injuries, my dads watching over her like a hawk. His mom will be in first thing in the morning."
"I'm so sorry I know it must be hard for you. Josh is an amazing guy. I was planning on picking up Lucky and heading straight over to the hospital. Do you want to ride over with me?"
"Sure I would greatly appreciate it if you don't mind. Don't think I'm exactly in any shape to drive. I have been completely absentminded since I found out. I nearly didn't come to class but thought Josh would want me to. But just couldn't concentrate. Would you mind stopping along the way I know its a couple of hours drive and I'm hungry."
"No worries at all I'm hungry also."
Once they got to Sam's car Mallory gasped she loved his car a black SUV. For some reason Sam didn't strike her as an SUV kind of guy. But than she remembered he had a daughter. So not exactly the type to own a sports car either.
Sam smiled at her reaction he had a tendency to shock girls. He was happy it didn't fail today Mallory is absolutely Beautiful. He wanted to date her but with her dad being possibly his future boss, and the fact she was so young he considered her off limits.
"Suprised? I got the car so that I could better fit lucky, and its safer. You probably pictured me as a sports car kind of guy like most. Well you would be right I used to own a sports car until I got custody of my daughter."
"I'm about ten minutes from campus. So overall shouldn't take us more than about three hours unless traffics bad."
"No worries I'm just grateful for the lift once we get on the road I'll call my dad, and let him know we will be there shortly. I don't have class for the next couple of days. Think I'll just stay there for my dad for about a week. A few days of class won't hurt."
"I understand I have to go back for a couple of classes tomorrow, than I will be good for the rest of the week. I guess one advantage of being an upperclassman. I just hope and pray nothing will happen while I'm gone."
Once they got to Sams place. Mallory went inside with Sam not wanting to be alone. His place was huge she loved it. So creative and amazingly artful. They weren't even in the door when his daughter ran into his arms. Mallory could tell she had been crying.
"Daddy is Josh ok, is kate. I been so worried. Grandma wouldn't let me look at the tv. Is Uncle Josh going to be ok?"
Sam turned to his mom and mouthed thank you. "Slow down baby girl wheres the fire? Kates ok, Josh is injured but he is going to be ok. It's ok everything will be ok."
Mallory bent down to eye level with the little girl. "I have known Josh since I wasn't much older than you he is a fighter, and he has some of the best care in the country, and a lot of people praying for him. He will be ok."
Lucky looked into her eyes confused on who the lady was, but grateful for the words of comfort. "Thank you."
"My name is Mallory and I'm a friend of your dads and Josh."
"Are we ready to get going we have a long ride ahead of us?"
"Where are we going to daddy? Are we going to see Josh and baby Kate?"
"Yes we are. I asked your grandma to pack you a bag of clothes books and toys so you wouldn't be bored. But go up and grab one item you dont want to leave. While I go pack a bag of clothes. Are you good Mallory?"
"Yeah I'm good. My dad still has a lot of stuff at his place so I don't need anything. I may go ahead and call my dad now. While I wait."
"Ok if you dont mind I'm gonna jump in shower real quick will only be a minute."
"No worries."
She sat down at the kitchen table. While his mom Brittany asked if she wanted something to drink. "Does he have Coke?"
"Yep he lives off that stuff. He doesn't drink coffee so it helps him get through long study nites, and through the day."
Once she got on the phone with her dad. He let her know that Josh was doing better. "Thanks dad I know Lucky and Sam will be very much relieved. They have been worried sick."
"Your welcome he's a fighter just like his dad. My drivers not far from you guys. So I asked him to pick you guys up, that way neither of you have to drive. He should be there in 10-15 minutes. Can't wait til you get here. I been paranoid so afraid something will happen. I love you so much baby girl. Stay strong and stay safe. Have Sam call me when he gets a chance."
Once she got off the phone she turned to Sam who just got downstairs. "Hes sending his limo and driver so we dont have to drive. They should be here in 10-15 minutes."
"Ok no worries Lucky just turned on Blues clues so she should be preoccupied for a while. Mom thank you for watching her."
"No worries I'll be on my way if you don't need me. Just let me know how things progress. I'm praying for Josh. Like you guys I have also been worried."
"Ok mom will do love you. Everything will be ok."