I AM GLAD

“Thank you.” I swallow. “How fast do you think they’ll be?”

“Depends on how quickly they can get the helicopter here. She’s more than likely going to be airlifted out of here.”

“Airlifted?” I glance at Regina, who whimpers. “Regina’s scared of heights. She gets sick.”

“The paramedics will deal with that. They will take care of her.”

“Will Dad be able to come up with me?” Regina asks.

Lucia hesitates.

“You’ll have to ask them. If not, your father’s going to have to drive over to the hospital.”

Regina starts to sob again. I touch my fingers to her cheek and shake my head.

“I’m not going anywhere without my daughter. I can’t leave her.”

“It won’t be for long. You’ll meet her at the hospital.” Regina says and then squeezes my shoulder. “They’ll look after her, and you’ll be with her as soon as possible. She’s going to be fine.”

“She might have broken her arm and might have a concussion!” I snap. “What’s fine about that?”

Lucia nods at Regina, and I wish I could understand the look that pa