Camera- Car Crash

“The car is completely wrecked,” Mrs. Banks interrupted. Sitting on the edge of
the folding chair, she rubbed her fingers, working her wedding ring around and
around, something she always did when she was nervous. “I’m glad you boys didn’t
see it.” Her voice caught in her throat. Then she added, “It’s a miracle he wasn’t hurt
any worse.”
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“What happened?” Terry asked, as they made their way past a nurses’ station,
then down the long, pale yellow corridor. “I mean, the accident.”
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“Some guy ran right through a red light,” Mrs. Banks said, her red-rimmed eyes
focused straight ahead. “He plowed right into your father’s side of the car. Said his
brakes weren’t working.” She shook her head, tears forming in the corners of her
eyes. “I don’t know,” she said, sighing. “I just don’t know what to say. Thank
goodness he’s going to be okay.”

Chapter 15