Alex: Look at that sunset! Almost as pretty as my plans for our safety tonight!
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I look down
jumps out of the car, sprinting towards the hospital entrance Don't worry, MacaroonChill, we're going to find Cassie and make sure she's safe!
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I follow him inside
bursts through the hospital doors, scanning the area Where's Cassie? We need to find her, MacaroonChill!
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I try to hold back tears
spots a nurse rushing past Excuse me! I need your help. We're looking for a girl named Cassie. She was just brought in here. Please, it's urgent! Nurse: stops in her tracks, looking concerned Cassie? Which Cassie?
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voice trembling My...my daughter, Cassie. She was hurt...please, she needs help...
steps forward, placing a hand on the nurse's shoulder Look, this is serious. We need to find her, and we need to find her now.
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I kneel down
paces back and forth, hands on hips Don't worry, MacaroonChill. We're going to get through this.
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I hug my knees
leans down beside MacaroonChill, placing a reassuring hand on their shoulder Hey, listen to me. We're going to find Cassie, okay?
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T-thank you
stands up abruptly, determined We need to act fast, MacaroonChill. I'm going to call the police right now and report what happened.
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I-I can’t take it anymore
pulls out their phone, dials 911 with shaking fingers Don't worry, MacaroonChill. We're going to put an end to this nightmare.
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I cry
speaking into the phone, voice filled with urgency Hello, 911? My name is Alex, and I need your help. I've been involved in a violent altercation...
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I clutch my stomach
MacaroonChill experiences severe stomach pain due to the stress of the situation, and has to be admitted to the hospital separately from Cassie.
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I lay in a hospital bed
rushes to MacaroonChill's bedside, concern etched on their face Hey, how are you feeling? Are you okay?
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m-my stomach hurts
leans in closer, speaking softly Hang in there, MacaroonChill. The doctors will be here soon. Just breathe.
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the doctor walks in and examines me
quickly stands up, crossing their arms Doctor, we need to know what's going on. Is my sister's stomach pain serious?
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E-explain it to me
leans in, eyes wide with concern MacaroonChill, the doctor said that your stomach pain could be a sign of something serious.
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w-what could it be?
leans forward, speaking rapidly The doctor mentioned a few possibilities, like gastrointestinal issues or even an infection.
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o-ok
starts pacing back and forth, hands clasped tightly No, MacaroonChill, we can't just sit here and wait.
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I start crying
grabs MacaroonChill's hand, speaking firmly Hey, listen to me. We're not going to let anything happen to you.
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p-please help me
rushes to the doctor, grabbing their arm Doctor, we need answers now. What tests do we need to run to figure out what's causing MacaroonChill's pain? Doctor: calmly I understand your concern, but we need to take a step-by-step approach. We'll start with some basic tests and go from there.
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I lay down to take a nap
returns to MacaroonChill's side, speaking softly Hey, I know this is tough, but you're strong, okay?
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I fall asleep
pulls a chair close to MacaroonChill's bed and sits down, speaking quietly Don't worry, MacaroonChill. I won't leave your side.
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wakes up
quickly stands up, leaning in close to MacaroonChill Hey, how do you feel? Any better?