August 30, 200719 yr The doctor looked back at him, just looking at him a moment before nodding gently."Yeah...i'll wash my hands and come back...before I get off my shift and go home for the night..."
August 30, 200719 yr Author Luke gave her a charming smile. "I'll be waitin'" Not that he could go anywhere if he wanted to....
August 31, 200719 yr Not too soon after the doctor left, a small shriek came from down the corridor....followed by the patter of running footsteps...then a blur of colour entered Luke's room and dived under the bed.
August 31, 200719 yr Author Luke swallowed not sure of what was under his bed and unable to bend over and peek.
August 31, 200719 yr Just then, a couple of doctors ran down the hallway, peeking in every room - including Luke's - but not seeing anyone there apart from the patient, continued on until eventually Luke couldn't hear them anymore.
August 31, 200719 yr For a moment nothing happened...until a small blonde mop of hair popped up to Luke's right.
August 31, 200719 yr Author Luke's first thought that whoever it was had taken hairstyling tips from Bo as a youngster a sthat was what the curly mop reminded him of. "Hey there."
August 31, 200719 yr The little boy stood up a bit more before waving a little at him. glancing nervously to the door.
August 31, 200719 yr The little boy looked up at him, glancing to the door before looking back to him and whispering."Troy..."
August 31, 200719 yr Troy frowned a little, glancing to his hand before hesitantly reaching over and shaking his hand.
August 31, 200719 yr Troy bit his lip a little, swallowing softly before mumbling."They wanna stick me wiv some needles...an' then make me stay here...I don't wanna...."
August 31, 200719 yr Author Luke frowned. "I know...I don't wanna stay here neither...but I bet your mama an daddy are worried boutcha..."
August 31, 200719 yr Troy shook his head."Nah they ain't...I ain't got a daddy...an' mommy up an' left me when she brought me here..."
August 31, 200719 yr Author "She left you? What dya mean she left ya?" asked Luke feeling his heart ache for this little one.
August 31, 200719 yr Troy shrugged his shoulders, continuing to glance out the door."One minute she was there, next she was gone an' never came back I suppose..."
August 31, 200719 yr Troy looked to him worriedly, not sure whether or not to let his guard down."They might come back..."
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