Chapter 15
XANDER CALLED HIS MOTHER back, somehow managing to keep his voice calm and even, despite the fact that every cell in his body was dialed to disbelief or panic. He tried to focus on what she was saying but could barely hear past the roaring in his ears. Was this what it had been like for Kennedy when Pru called about Joan? Instinctively, he reached for her, curling trembling fingers around hers.
Realizing his mom had stopped talking, he forced himself to speak. "I'll meet you there." He'd gotten the location of the hospital, at least.
"Hurry."
He hung up the phone, then just stared at the blank screen, the last words he'd spoken to his father echoing through his brain.
From this day forward, you're dead to me.
What had he done?
"Xander?" Kennedy's soft voice was as much a reminder of support as a question.
Feeling utterly lost, he lifted his head to look at her. "I... He's been rushed to the hospital in Johnson City."
"Then let's go."