Chapter 84

• Getting back to the wing doesn’t take long and I’m relieved when I see Cole relaxing in the tub. He appears nearly asleep allowing the padded ramp to support him with only his head poking out of the water. He has his head resting to one side, there’s a large patch of hair now missing from the right side. I make a mental note to hook him up with our stylist for a proper haircut so it’s not as noticeable once he’s out of here.
• The laceration to his head is a lot larger than I originally thought and was undoubtedly a huge source of anxiety.
• “Cole.” I speak at normal volume in a neutral tone.