#Chapter 20: Taken

Renee’s POV My mouth feels dry and suddenly I can’t hear anything but the ringing in my ears. Images of Debbie lying unconsciously flash in my mind. “W-what?” I managed to stammer out. Jasper repeats himself and the shock still hits the same. I flash my eyes over to Aaron. His expression has dramatically, changed to one of concern. “I’ll be right there,“ tears begin to build in my eyes and barely a whisper. I tell Eric, “Debbie is in a coma,” “I’ll drive,“ Eric says his draw setting hard. I think about debating him, but it would be pointless. I don’t even think I’d be able to drive straight right now. The entire time I’m in Eric‘s car all I’m thinking about is Debbie. I disregard the familiar fresh scent of leather and pine, I don’t check to see if any of my hair ties are left here, I don’t want to know if the presets to my favorite radio stations are still saved. All I want to know is that Debbie is safe. We arrive at the hospital in record time. I don’t stop to think about