Page 4 of Family Bonds- Jarrett & Andi

“This is Dr. Hudson Mills with the Amore Island Hospital. You’re listed as an ICE on this phone.”

“Oh my God,” the man said. “What happened to Andi?”

“She took a fall down a hill and is unconscious with a head injury. She’s stable and I’d like to run more tests but need to know of any allergies, injuries, or any other medical conditions.”

“She’s allergic to peanuts or tree nuts. I can’t remember which,” the man said.

“That’s fine,” Hudson said. “We’ll document both. Any medical conditions we need to be aware of? Past injuries or surgeries?”

“Dr. Mills?” the nurse said, pointing to the woman’s leg. There was a scar on it that didn’t look that old to him. The pant legs had been cut up the sides.

“No medical conditions,” the man said.

“We see a scar on her left ankle and shin area. Did she have surgery?”

“Yes,” the man said. “She broke her ankle and has a pin in it. The other scar on her shin was from a cut at the same time of the break. Over a year ago.”

“That’s good. We’ll know when we run scans. Any other metal in her body?”

“I don’t think so. Listen I’m going to catch the first flight out and be there as soon as I can. I hope to be there by dinner or a little later having to get to the island.”

“Can you give me the patient’s name?” Hudson said.

“Andi Benson. Andrea Benson,shegoes by Andi. I’m her cousin, Jack Wilson. She’s good about doctors. I think she has one there so maybe her records are in the system.”

“I’m going to have the nurse talk to you, Jack, and we’ll start running tests on Andi and look for her information here. Thanks.”

“Can you keep me posted with updates even if I’m in the air?” Jack asked.

“Does Andi have any immediate family or someone in the area?” Hudson asked.

“No,” Jack said. “I’m her only family and no one in the area. She just moved there a few months ago too.”

“Thanks for the information,” Hudson said. “I’ll keep you posted as we find things and hopefully she’ll wake up soon.”

Hudson passed the phone to one of his nurses.

“I’ll stick around for a bit,” Jarrett said.

“Looks like it’s your day off,” Hudson said. “Sure you want to?”

“I feel like I should, knowing she’s here alone. Maybe she’ll wake up before Jack gets here and we can find out what happened.”

“What do you think happened?” Hudson asked.

“I have no idea. I was fishing and heard a noise and she came tumbling down the hill. Maybe she was alone and tripped. Maybe she was with someone and was pushed. I need to find that out.”

Hudson nodded his head. “Sure you don’t want to call in one of Mac’s detectives?”

His brother Mac was the chief of police on the island. “No,” he said. “I’ve got it since I found her.”

Jarrett looked at his watch and saw it was barely eleven. He had no clue where Jack was coming from or how long it’d take to get here. He’d go get some food and wait around for a few hours and try to get some work done since he had his laptop with him. If he had to leave, they’d keep him posted, he was sure.

He went to the cafeteria and was paying for his sandwich when his phone rang and he saw it was Mac.

“Hey,” Jarrett said. “I’m sure you found out.”

“Not much stays quiet on this island,” Mac said. “I’ll send someone over to check the scene and see if there was more than one set of footprints. I know you. You’re going to worry this is a crime when it could be someone that is a klutz.”

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