Summary

Chapter 49 picks up two days after Nicholas went missing. He was found on the street having suffered a stroke from drug use and is currently in the ICU at the hospital. It is the middle of the night and Catherine stares at her son while he is in a coma. Her and Robert are both concerned about their son but are currently not on speaking terms. Catherine and Robert take turns staying with Nicholas, but never at the same time. Catherine steps outside to have a snack and smoke a cigarette. When she returns she sees Stephen standing over Nicholas. A nurse tells Catherine her father is here. Catherine screams and tries to grab Stephen. Security is called to calm Catherine down and Stephen escapes. When Robert arrives several hours later he tells Catherine he invited Stephen to visit, saying they owe it...