Chapter Eighteen

"Hospital"......

Ermias:(holding in his hands a teddy bear and a gift bag).....

Vanessa:(smiling at him,tired, her neck brace still on)...

London:(sitting beside Vanessa, looking at Ermias)....

Ermias:(smiling)... How's my angel doing?....

Vanessa:(smiles even more).... Tired but okay....

Ermias:(puts the gifts aside)..... You should rest then..... (Holds hand little hand).....

Vanessa:.... I don't like this thing on my neck.....

Ermias:... I know..... But its helping...... You'll only have it for a couple of weeks okay .....

Vanessa:... Okay.....(dozing)......

Ermias:(looking at Vanessa)..... (Kisses her hand).... I love you....

Vanessa:(smiles in her sleep).....

London:.......

Ermias:...... (Looks at London)...

London:(looking at him)......

Ermias:(walks out of the room)....

London:(sad, sighs).....

Vanessa:... (Sleeping).....

"That night".....

(Ahli house, all eating in silence)......

London:(not eating)...

Ermias:....

Emani:....