Chapter 169

• Richie stood at Leah's bedside two weeks after the accident, watching as she slept. Her breathing was steady, and her face looked peaceful.
• The machines surrounding her were no longer terrifying to him; they were signs of progress now. Signs that she was getting better. He smiled faintly, remembering how much darker everything seemed just days ago.
• The boys were sitting in the corner of the room, playing with some toys Dazzle had brought for them to keep them occupied.