Nick had his arm around Mia, helping her walk slowly out of the hospital. She was shaky and unsteady on her feet, but she was looking better by the second.
“The fresh air is helping,” she said, her voice stronger already. “It’s clearing my head.”
“I’m glad.” He looked around for a taxi stand.
She stopped dead, and he stared down at her.
“Mia?”
“I don’t understand,” she said, her voice breaking. “What am I supposed to do now?” Tears were in her eyes suddenly. “I don’t have anywhere to go, I don’t have any money. I don’t even have my phone… I mean – I was in such a rush to get out of the E.R., I didn’t think this through at all.”
Nick was surprised at the wave of tenderness that came over him at the sight of her tears. “You’re going to be fine. I’m taking you to my place. You can get
