Chapter XV

Jack and Vince are both outside the hospital building now.

The doctor allowed Vince to go home.

Jack is carrying Vince’s bags.

They're walking in silence, side by side,

A wind passes by and Vince smiles at the sensation, enjoying the feeling of being outside after so long.

Jack's phone starts buzzing. It's Theo

“Hello?”

“Hi Jack. How is everything? Is Vince okay? Did something happen?” Theo asks, voice unsteady.

“Slow down!”

“Sorry. So?”

“Everything is okay.” He smiles. “The doctor said Vince can go home.”

“Really?”

Vince looks at Jack curiously.

“Is it Theo?” He whispers.

Jack nods.

“Tell him I said hi!”

“We’re outside waiting for Mrs. Taylor to come pick him up. He said hello to you!”

“That’s amazing, Jack. Tell him I said hello, too.”

Vince sees Mrs. Taylor and waves. She walks to them.

“I gotta go, Theo. We’re going home.”

“Okay. Talk to you later.”

Jack hangs up.

Mrs. Taylor gets closer and hugs Vince.