Matteo and Remo had exited the hospital room, leaving Stella in the care of Beatrix, Rhys and Damien. Beatrix had chosen to remain behind, to watch over her while she convalesced. Naturally, her devoted boyfriends, Damian and Rhys, stood guard by her side.
Remo had teased them saying that they could not bear to be without her for even a minute. Their excuse was she was pregnant and could not be left alone. And of course, Remo had to accept that explanation.
The group split on that note, leaving Matteo and himself to find solace in each other's company.
In the cool evening air, Matteo's fingers flicked a lighter to life, illuminating the tip of his tobacco stick. Remo accepted the flame, igniting his own cigarette. The two stood side by side.
"She was attacked," Matteo stated with an undertone of bitterness, the tendrils of smoke following his words.
