Chapter 96

With the throbbing dissipated, his brain’s new focus was again all he needed to do. And now, stuck in the hospital, the clock ticked in his head, counting down the time he didn’t have to waste.

He grabbed the call button and pressed it. He needed Brian to spring him from this place. Now.

The nurses’ station buzzed in asking what the problem was.

“Can you send my nurse in as soon as possible? I have to use the restroom.” It was the best he could come up with on the fly. He knew if he bitched to them about leaving, they’d hang up on him. He knew he’d be able to work Brian to do his bidding.

Brian arrived in less than a minute. A smile washed over Mason’s face.

“Sorry. I was helping another patient. Do you feel up to getting out of bed? You’re not dizzy, are you?”

“No. As a matter of fact, I feel great. Ready to leave.”

Brian laughed nervously. “Huh?”

“I’m ready to go home. How do I get released? Who do I need to talk to?”