My Mother Locked the Gate on Me

I didn’t wait for her. I went straight to the nurse.

“I’m Captain Vale. Dr. Fischer called.”

The nurse’s whole posture changed.

“Yes, ma’am. OR desk is expecting you.”

My mother stared at me.

Not because she recognized me now.

Because everyone else did.

The Truck Was Still at Mercer

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