"Yes, as long as you're alive," Marion replied.
"You people are evil, making demands at a time like this," Drake grunted.
Outside, the ambulance arrived.
After Drake was placed on a stretcher, Marion suggested, "I'll handle things here. You go with him."
"Got it," Debra agreed quickly, knowing only he could take care of things like that.
There was no point in her lingering there.
As they were headed to the nearest hospital, Drake weakly lay in the ambulance. His body was badly bruised and covered in blood.
It was a gruesome sight, and Debra looked at him with sympathy.
"What is that look? I'm fine, alright?" Drake started nonchalantly.
Debra rolled her eyes. "I just got sand in my eyes. You have no idea how difficult it was to find you. Couldn't you just leave us more information? Sure enough, you're not the sharpest tool in the shed."
"I wasn't caught. I voluntarily left with them," Drake replied.
Debra's face darkened. "You have the nerve to do that. I..."
A nurse quickly interrupted, "Please, calm down, miss. Don't agitate the patient."
Debra gritted her teeth. "We'll settle this when you're better."
Drake closed his eyes, exhausted. "If I can wake up."
The nurse handed her a blood donation form. Once she signed, they took her to donate blood.
Drake woke up from surgery three hours later, feeling as though all his bones had been crushed.
When he turned his head, he saw Debra in a hospital gown. Her face was pale as she got up from another bed.
He was puzzled. "Did you get hurt on the way here?"
Debra snorted, "Don't talk nonsense."
The nurse and doctor entered the room. Debra ripped the IV line from her arm and tried to get up.
The nurse hurried over. "Mrs. Houston, you've donated a lot of blood. You need to rest."
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