Chapter 17. Mixed Feelings.

Shawn quickly shifted his gaze back to a groaning Andrew.

"Daddy!" he cried out, his voice filled with desperation, as Shawn stared at him, realizing the gravity of the situation.

"Oh my God!" Amy gasped, her eyes widening in shock, as she squatted beside Andrew, as if just realizing what had happened.

"Let's move him fast," she said urgently, her voice laced with concern. Shawn nodded, his mind racing, as he gave Andrew a piggyback ride and rushed to his car.

************

Shawn and Amy stood in the hospital hallway, anxiously waiting for the doctors in charge of Andrew's care.

Shawn couldn't help but pace around, worry etched on his face. He was completely unaware of his companion until she spoke up.

"Don't you have an explanation?" Amy asked, her expression a mix of sternness and exhaustion.

Shawn stopped pacing and locked eyes with her for a moment. "That..." he began, his voice faltering. "That's not important right now."

Amy scoffed, disbelief coloring her tone. "Really?"