Hank Garvin, the kind, good-looking man, tells the girls to get in the back of the truck while he puts Sammy in the front. Katie watches Sammy through the glass windshield, scared by the redness in his face and the fear in his eyes. Lynn does not look much better herself, green and tired. They get to the hospital and Hank stays with the girls even though the hospital has called their parents. He even gets crayons for Katie to color with even though she's too old for that.
Hank stays after Katie's parents arrive. The doctor tells them that Sammy will be fine; there are no broken bones. Katie's mother keeps asking what can be done, and the doctor tells her it is all under control. Hank stays until they are allowed to.....
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