CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE
(part six)

Thursday afternoon — 4:12 P.M

Rose Hospital

Standing near the entrance of Rose hospital, they looked out at the photographers, videographers, and press waiting for the ‘abused girl.’ A nurse pushed her wheelchair while Aden, Seth and Anjelika walked next to her. Sandy gulped at the site of the press.

“I’ll go get the car,” Aden said.

“DPD has kept them away from the entrance. The entrance cannot be blocked,” Seth said. “We can’t do much more than that.”

“Can I stand?” Sandy asked. “I’d feel better if I could walk out.”

“Just don’t overdo it okay,” the nurse said. “I’ll stay with you until we get to the car.”

With Anjelika’s hand on her elbow, Sandy walked slowly toward the door.

“Like Greta Garbo,” Anjelika whispered.

Sandy threw her shoulder’s back and held her head high. She was about to step out the door when they heard the sound of a large vehicle near the door. Shocked, she watched three excavators roll up in front of the door. The monstrous vehicles effectively blocked her from the hoard of press.

Valerie Lipson waved to Sandy from the middle excavator. She moved to the press side of the excavator to entertain the photographers. Jill’s Lexus pulled up in front of them

“Come on!” Jill yelled from the driver’s seat.

“Your chariot, my dear.” Aden appeared at her side.

“Go on, Sandy. Greta Garbo couldn’t have received a better offer!”

Aden swooped Sandy up into his arms and carried her to the SUV. Tanesha hopped out of the back seat so that Aden could set Sandy in. Sandy scooted next to Heather and Tanesha got in. Aden ran around to the passenger seat. Once Sandy was safe inside, the signal went up and the Lipson excavators moved out.

“It’s good to have friends,” Seth said to Anjelika as they watched the procession of excavators move off.

Anjelika laughed.

Denver Cereal continues next week….