Chapter 77

“Don’t die, sweet boy.” He stared at the chart on the wall, not really seeing it. “Please don’t die.”

“He’s not going to die.”

Josh jumped and turned in the chair to face another blue-clad doctor. Jesus, had he heard what Josh had called Mopp?

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you. I’m Dr. Monroe.” He smiled and offered Josh his hand.

Apparently he hadn’theard Josh call Mopp sweet boy, and Josh let out a relieved breath.

“I’m Josh Cooper. I’m… I’m Mopp’s uncle.” Josh had no objection to lying, not if it would get him some information.

“Mr. Cooper. Dr. Richards asked me to come down and take a look at your nephew. I’m the resident neurologist. Mr. Bolt will be under my care while he’s with us at St. Mark’s.”

A neurologist? Josh felt sick. “What can you tell me about his condition?”