Sydney 's POV
Grandma Doris smiled at Alexander and mouthed, "Thank you."
Alexander nodded, tight-lipped. Then Grandma turned to me, "Where is Lucas? Did he come with you?"
"Yes," I answered quickly."He's waiting outside."
"Let him in, I would like to see him too," Doris croaked out weakly.
I rose to my feet and walked to the door. I opened it and stuck my head out like I had done when I came to call Alexander. Lucas's elbows rested on his knees and his head was in his hands. I wondered what he was thinking.
"Hey, Lucas," I called softly and he sprang up from his position.
"Hey," he said breathlessly and rushed to the door. "How's she?"
"Well," I shrugged slightly, "She's still hanging in there." Then I relayed Grandma's message, "She wants to see you."
Lucas raised his brows and
