Eclipsed

Cathy's eyes flutter open, the sunshine blended with the array of white cotton sheets blinding her.

She finds her arms attached with tubes that trace back to the drip. 

She gasps. Memories of Selena and her death plague her for a moment as she tries to familiarize herself with her surroundings.

Suddenly, she sees Toni strolling towards her, dressed in a white lab coat as his hands clutch onto the note-board. "Signora, not to worry. You're in safe hands."

Her eyes widen. She tries to get the needle off her other arm, determined to escape the clutches of Toni.

It's not the first time these words had been spoken to her.

"Shh... Shh.." he assures, trying to stop her from removing the needle out of her arm. "You're going to need those fluids. Your body needs the hydration."