It was a Friday evening, and Derek was getting prepared for work.
He was still stuck doing Q&A because the pay was too good and no matter how many times Carl said he wanted a small ceremony, Derek was sure that whatever they planned to spend, it would at least double in the end.
It was a goddamn wedding; hence things were supposed to blow off proportions at some point.
That’s just how they work.
Derek was adjusting his shirt when the smartphone rang on the notes of “Night on Bald Mountain”, the pre-set ringtone for unknown numbers.
“Derek Esposito, who is it?”
“Mister Esposito, this is the Saint Joseph hospital.” The female voice sounded worried.
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