Zack entered Shadyside General and immediately went to the front desk.
The receptionist looked up as he approached.
"Hi." Zack said. He cleared his throat. "Im looking for Nancy Walters's room.
"Fifth floor. Room 509. Elevators are at the other end of the lobby." she said, before grabbing a stack of papers and rushing off.
Zack quickly made his way and pushed the elevator call button.
The elevator arrived in less than 30 seconds.
Getting on, he pushed the button marked 5.
The elevator doors closed and Zack's stomach seemed to sink as the elevator began to rise.
The elevator doors opened on the fifth floor and Zack stepped out into a brightly lit hallway.
The smell of chemicals was strong.
Walking down the hall he quickly found room 509.
The door was opened a crack and Zack could hear voices inside the room.
Zack gently rapped on the door.
"Come in." Nancy called out.
Zack pushed open the door and stepped into the room.
Nancy lay on her back in the hospital bed.
Surrounding her were Brianna, Randy and Amy.
"Hey Zack." Randy said.
"Hey everyone." Zack greeted them.
He turned to Nancy.
"Figured I'd stop by and see you." Zack told Nancy.
She smiled at him warmly.
"Thank you." she said.
"How long are you in here for?" he asked.
"A few days." Nancy said. "But ill have to come in once a week to get my back and leg looked at."
"You got lucky. That's for sure." Brianna said.
Nancy rolled her eyes. "Tell me about it."
"That cat could have eaten me." she said.
"Probably alive." Randy said.
"Thanks for that. It just makes me feel all warm inside." Nancy said.
"Sorry." Randy said sheepishly.
"Anyway, the whole class may show up." Brianna told Nancy.
"Wendy wont." Nancy said. "Im sure she is thrilled that im injured."
The group exchanged glances.
"What?" Nancy asked.
"Apparently, you werent this werecat's first victim." Amy said.
"What do you mean?" Nancy asked."
"The werecat attacked Wendy a couple of days ago." Zack said. "Her eye's pretty messed up."
"Well. At least i can see." Nancy said.
"At least i can walk." a voice said.
Startled, everyone turned to see Wendy leaning against the door frame.
Zack stood up. "What are you doing here?"
"Cooking pancakes." Wendy said sarcastically.
She stepped closer. "Actually i figured id see how you were doing Nancy."
Nancy shrugged. "Im doing ok for now."
Wendy nodded. "To be honest, you shouldnt have provoked it."
Randy stood up. "She didnt."
Zack gazed at Wendy. "What do you mean?" he asked.
"Rumor is Nancy attacked it with a weapon and thats why it attacked." Wendy said.
Nancy sighed. "I did use a fire poker. But i was recording it. I heard glass break and came downstairs and saw my aquarium in pieces on the floor and my fish gone. Then i heard a noise from the kitchen and peeked around the corner and lo and behold some wild animal is in my kitchen gorging itself on baked goods. "
Wendy gazed at everyone before turning to Zack. "tell your father not to go after it. It attacked me when i petted it and Nancy just cause she was in the kitchen. Lord knows what itd do to your dad." Wendy said before turning and leaving the room.