When Piper was wheeled into the room, Essence was still getting resituated into her own bed. Her arm felt heavy with the weight of the cast, and she had a strong appreciation for the way her friend was required to keep her leg upright, even with the support under it.
Piper reached up a hand and squeezed Essence’s uninjured one, “I’m so sorry.”
“Stop. This was a plan with so many conspirators involved I’m surprised more people weren’t killed.” She sniffed at the sight of Piper’s cheek. “That’s a big gash.”
“The scar is going to make me look sick as f**k. I’ve been telling my niece and nephew for ages how I’m really a spy. This is going to give me cred with them.” At Essence’s sob she sighed, “Essence I’m fine.”
“My mother almost got you killed!”
“For you I would take the bullet, even w
