Chapter 21: Drugged

Beeping is the most irritating sound I've ever heard. I make that decision as I groan and try to roll over, the incessant sound so loud I want to scream at whoever is making it to shut up already.

Hands hold me down, voices I know as I open my eyes. Promptly turn on my right side and empty the contents of my stomach onto my father's shoes.

I feel better as I roll back, but the world is still wonky and I'm not sure I'm going to be okay ever again. The ceiling overhead is punctuated by white panels, a thick, green curtain wavering as my dad steps away, face contorted, while Mom turns her back, choking on something.

"Sorry," I whisper.

Dad shakes his head before taking my hand while a young woman in green scrubs appears, a wad of paper towels in her possession. She disappears over the edge of the bed, seemingly unconcerned about the task of cleaning up my vomit. I'll have to thank her for her selfless act later.