The Watch
THE nurse on the end of the telephone introduced herself and Ellen felt sick with apprehension as she listened while it was explained to her that her daughter had been brought into the hospital by ambulance.
“Her husband, Simon, is with her and he asked us to give you a call.”
She could hardly get her words out, but she had to ask, “How is she?”
“We’re trying to make her as comfortable as possible, but I’d suggest you get here as soon as you can.”
Ellen felt the colour drain from her face and her arms tingled as the hairs on them stood on end.
“I’m on my way”.
She quickly replaced the receiver and dialled her
