At the hospital. Leo and John were both pacing the floor. While Josh was in surgery. The Governor just called them saying he would be there shortly.
"He doesn't have to come."
"John he wants to he's a good friend of mine, and is worried. He knows how much Josh means to me. He knows that Josh could die any minute. He wants to make sure I'm fine. I'm sure if our lives were flipped you would want the same."
"I understand, I was just wondering. Your daughter is on her way correct?"
"Yeah she will be here in a couple of hours. She's riding over with Sam Seaborn a friend of Josh's. They go to the same school. My driver picked them up they should be here very soon."
The doctor came out. "Surgery went better than expected, Hes not out of the woods yet, but he has a better chance of survival now than when he went in. This kid is definitely a fighter."
"Thank you doc when do you think we can see him?"
"Probably in the morning he needs his rest and I would recommend you guys going home and getting some rest also. If something I'll let both of you know."
When the doctor left Leo turned to Hoynes "Guess he's right I better get Katelyn to bed. Will you be coming back tomorrow? I know you have a few campaign stops this week."
"Yes I'll be back in morning. I cancelled my campaign stops for the next week. Family comes first, and Josh is family. It will also give me time to spend with Stephen. I haven't spent a lot of time with him since I got custody. Been spending to much time campaigning."
"That's a good idea. I may spend a bit of time with Mallory also while she's in town. Today has been a wake up call for all of us. You never know when the breath you take will be your last. After today I'm gonna take advantage of every breath I take."
A few hours later Leo was on phone with Mallory.
"So you guys will be here early in the morning good. Josh's mom and dad will be here tomorrow evening. It will be so good to see you. When I heard about Josh all I wanted was you to be here by my side. I miss you more than any thing right now."
"I know dad I miss you also. We will be there soon I'm taking a week from classes you need me. I'll catch up later. Is Brooklyn doing ok?"
"Yes shes ok. Let me talk to Sam will you for a minute."
"Ok dad he's coming back from bathroom here he is now."
"Hello Mr. Mcgary I have heard so much about you. Wish we were talking under better circumstances."
"Please call me Leo everyone does, I agree but circumstances decided to throw us a bone. Take care of my daughter. I'm worried about her. I wish I was able to be there with her right now. But I know your a good friend of hers, and that she trusts you. I just hope she's ok, she likes to act strong when shes really suffering."
"I'll do my best sir I agree she is very stubborn, and strong willed. But I'm doing everything I can to comfort her."
"Thank you see you guys when you get here."
After hanging up Leo couldn't help but smile. From first impressions Sam seemed like a fairly nice guy. But of course it could just be his worrying speaking. But if he could trust him now in a moment of fear with his daughters life. Could he trust him with his daughters future?