Ash's POV
The cab barely stopped before I was already opening the door.
"Keep the change," I said, shoving cash at the driver as I jumped out.
I ran past the sliding doors, and the security desk.
"Hey! Stop running!" A security man called after me.
I didn't stop.
I rushed to the front desk, breathing unevenly.
"My mom," I said, breathing fast. "Indiana Rivera. I just got a call. They said she's awake." I was about to squeal.
The nurse behind the desk looked up, and smiled. "She is awake."
"Okay…okay," I exhaled. "Where is she? Can you take me to her? I just need to see her."
Her expression softened, but she shook her head.
"Not yet."
My heart dropped again.
"Why?" I asked immediately.
"I understand you're anxious," she said gently, "but she's still undergoing evaluations."
"I just want to see her," I said. "I don't even need to talk. I just need to know she's okay."
"She has to complete some tests first."
