The next morning was quite quiet. It was filled with the emotions no one was saying...
Leo had woken up in an armchair in Sarah's room, having refused to leave her side. He watched her sleep until the sun was fully up, his mind was a mess of fear and anger...
Downstairs, Sarah's mother made breakfast. She moved around the kitchen with a forced, emotionless cheerfulness, setting out plates of eggs and toast that no one felt like eating...
Sarah's father sat at the kitchen table, staring into a cup of coffee, his shoulders slumped downwards. When Leo and Sarah came downstairs, the forced normalcy shattered...
Sarah sat down but didn't touch her food. Leo remained standing, leaning against the counter...
"Did you get the doctor's number for me?" Leo asked, his voice cutting through the silence...
Sarah's mother nodded, pulling a business card from a drawer. "It's Dr. Katana. His office opens at nine."
